TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the Well 28D Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $184,226.00
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BACKGROUND:
Well 28D was originally drilled in 2006 by Layne Western Company and was last serviced in 2014. Due to the age of the equipment and the reduced pumping capacity, the well equipment needs to be removed for routine maintenance. A set of specifications was prepared by City staff for the rehabilitation of the well, and the Well 28D Rehabilitation Project was advertised in the Labor Record on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., three (3) sealed bids were opened and read in the City Hall Conference Room 1 for the Well 28D Rehabilitation Project. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AS READ
Great Lakes Water Resources Group, Joliet, IL $184,226.00
Cahoy Pump Service, Sumner, IA $201,414.00
Layne Christensen Company Inc, Beecher, IL $229,210.00
Engineer’s Estimate $237,230.00
The low bid by Great Lakes Water Resources Group is 23% below the engineer’s estimate.
Funds will be charged to the Water and Sewer Improvement Fund / Water Supply / Construction (Org 50180011, Object 557200, $184,226.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award the Contract for the Well 28D Rehabilitation, in the amount of $184,226.00, to Great Lakes Water Resources Group.
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