TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract No. 2979-0426 for the Well 18D Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $220,907.00
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BACKGROUND:
Well 18D was originally drilled in 1998 by Layne Christensen Company Inc. and was last serviced in 2021. Due to the age of the equipment and the reduced pumping capacity, the well equipment needs to be removed for further evaluation. A set of specifications was prepared by City staff for the rehabilitation of the well, and the Well 18D Rehabilitation Project was advertised in the Herald News on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., two (2) sealed bids were opened and read out loud for the Well 18D Rehabilitation Project. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID SUMMARY
Great Lakes Water Resource Group, Joliet, IL $220,907.00
Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC, Elburn IL $224,962.00
Engineer’s Estimate $265,800.00
The low bid by Great Lakes Water Resources Group is 17% below the engineer’s estimate.
Funds will be charged to the Water and Sewer Improvement Fund / Water Supply / Construction (Org 50180011, Object 557200, $220,907.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award Contract No. 2979-0426 for the Well 18D Rehabilitation, in the amount of $220,907.00, to Great Lakes Water Resources Group.
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