TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
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Award of Contract No. 2962-0226 for the Well 23D Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $218,300.00
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BACKGROUND:
Well 23D was originally drilled in 2003 by Layne Christesen Company Inc. and was last serviced in 2023. Due to an unplanned failure the well equipment needs to be removed and inspected. A set of specifications were prepared by City staff for the rehabilitation of the well, and the Well 23D Rehabilitation Project was advertised in the Herald News on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., three (3) sealed bids were opened and read out loud for the Well 23D Rehabilitation Project. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID SUMMARY
Great Lakes Water Resource Group, Joliet, IL $218,300.00
Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC, Elburn IL $223,132.00
Layne Christensen Company Inc, Beecher, IL $274,265.49
Engineer’s Estimate $255,500.00
The low bid by Great Lakes Water Resources Group is 14% below the engineer’s estimate.
Funds will be charged to the Water and Sewer Improvement Fund / Water Supply / Construction (Org 50180011, Object 557200, $218,300.00, Project 26008).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award Contract No. 2962-0226 for the Well 23D Rehabilitation, in the amount of $218,300.00, to Great Lakes Water Resources Group.
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