The Hooper City Council convened a special meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to deliberate on several infrastructure and community initiatives, including a major contract for vacuum station HVAC upgrades and funding for a sewer force main project. The meeting, held at the Hooper Municipal Building, included discussions on awarding a $534,000 bid and pursuing a Get Healthy Utah Community Designation.
Major HVAC Infrastructure Contract
A primary focus of the special meeting involves a significant investment in the city's sewer system infrastructure. The council is scheduled to discuss and potentially vote on awarding a contract to A&T Sheet Metal Inc for HVAC upgrades at three critical locations: the North, Lowe, and Town stations.
According to a recommendation letter dated July 13, 2026, from City Engineer Taylor Stauffer and Public Works Director Jared Hancock, A&T Sheet Metal Inc emerged as the lowest qualified bidder for the Sewer System HVAC Improvement Project. The Bountiful-based company submitted a total bid of $534,000.00 for the project.
Detailed bid tabulations from July 13, 2026, reveal that the A&T Sheet Metal Inc proposal was significantly lower than the competing bid from Westland Construction, which totaled $661,808.00. The specific breakdown for the A&T Sheet Metal Inc bid includes $178,000.00 for the North Station HVAC upgrades, $178,000.00 for the Lowe Station upgrades, and $178,000.00 for the Town Station upgrades.
Contractual Requirements and Bidding Details
The HVAC project, identified as project number RP-26-00395, involves comprehensive upgrades to the vacuum stations. In their July 13 recommendation, Stauffer and Hancock noted that A&T Sheet Metal Inc met the established criteria to be considered the lowest qualified bidder.
Upon approval, the contract requires the contractor to provide several essential documents before receiving a Notice to Proceed. These include a payment bond, a performance bond, proof of insurance, and proof of workman’s compensation. The city's Notice of Award, also dated July 13, 2026, specifies that the contractor must deliver three fully executed copies of the contract documents within 15 days of receiving the notice to avoid potential default or forfeiture of bid security.
Sewer Force Main and 5100 West Project
In addition to the HVAC upgrades, the council is set to discuss the approval of partial funding for a sewer force main portion of the 5100 West project. This project, identified as project number 55-25-044, involves complex technical requirements including traffic control, the installation of 12-inch IPS HDPE DR-17 pipe, and the construction of an 8-foot reinforced concrete manhole.
An engineer's estimate for the 5100 West Sewer Forcemain Connection project placed the subtotal at $324,049.10. When including a 20% contingency of $64,809.82, the total estimated cost for the project reached $388,858.92.
The scope of work for the 5100 West project includes several logistical components, such as lateral crossings for both the West Haven Sewer and the Hooper Water Improvement District. The project also requires the installation of imported bedding material, granular borrow, and untreated base course, alongside HMA UDOT 6-inch thick paving.
Meeting Logistics and Public Participation
The special meeting was organized to address these specific municipal business items under the leadership of Mayor Bingham, who led the opening ceremony and the pledge of allegiance. Council Member Fowers led the opening reverence.
As outlined in the official agenda, the meeting structure included opportunities for public comment, where residents are allotted three minutes each to address the council. The council also included items for upcoming events and various consent items on the agenda.
According to the city's official notice, the meeting was held at the Hooper Municipal Building, located at 5580 W. 4600 S. in Hooper, Utah. The city provided notice of the meeting through various official channels, including the Hooper City Hall notice board and the Utah State Public Notice Website.
Community Health and Ethics Compliance
The Hooper City Council's agenda for the July 29, 2026, meeting reflects ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade essential city services. Beyond the infrastructure projects, the council is also considering a motion regarding the Get Healthy Utah Community Designation, an initiative aimed at community health and wellness.
All meeting proceedings are subject to Utah State Code §67-16-9, which prohibits public officers and employees from having personal investments in business entities that would create a substantial conflict between private interests and public duties. This regulation applies to all council members and staff involved in the decision-making processes for the various city projects and contracts discussed.
ADA and Public Information Access
The city has established protocols for residents requiring accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act. Individuals needing auxiliary communicative aids or services for city meetings are requested to notify the city recorder at least 48 hours in advance.
City Recorder Morghan Yeoman is responsible for the certification of the posting of the meeting notices. The city's official website serves as a primary resource for meeting minutes and public notices for the residents of Hooper.
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