TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract No. 2956-0126 for the Well 24D Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the Amount of $211,949.00
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BACKGROUND:
Well 24D was originally drilled in 2005 by Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC and was last serviced in 2020. 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 24D Rehabilitation Project was advertised in the Herald News on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., four (4) sealed bids were opened and read out loud for the Well 24D Rehabilitation Project. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID SUMMARY
Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC, Elburn IL $211,949.00
Layne Christensen Company Inc, Beecher, IL $220,000.00
Cahoy Pump Service, Sumner, IA $222,433.00
Great Lakes Water Resource Group, Joliet, IL $229,049.00
Engineer’s Estimate $263,100.00
The low bid by Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC is 20% below the engineer’s estimate.
Funds will be charged to the Water and Sewer Improvement Fund / Water Supply / Construction (Org 50180011, Object 557200, $211,949.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award Contract No. 2956-0126 for the Well 24D Rehabilitation, in the amount of $211,949.00, to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC.
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