Report Prepared by: Joseph D. Angulo, Environmental Project Manager, Engineering
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Nor-Cal Pump and Well Drilling for the Waste Water Treatment Plant New Well Construction, Project No. 114001
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a contract in the amount of $427,300 to Nor-Cal Pump and Well Drilling to construct a new water supply well for the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the Waste Water Treatment Plant New Well Construction Project 114001, to Nor-Cal Pump and Well Drilling, in the amount of $427,300; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200, et seq.
Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts. Every project involving an expenditure of more than sixty three thousand and fifty four dollars ($63,054) for the construction or improvements of public buildings, works, streets, drains, sewers, utilities, parks, and playgrounds shall be let by contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after notice by publication in the official newspaper by one or more insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2015-16 Adopted Budget
DISCUSSION
Waste Water Treatment Plant Water Supply
The City of Merced Waste Water Treatment Plant is located at 10260 Gove Road in south Merced. The facility's fresh water needs for the restrooms, laboratory, etc. are served by an existing groundwater production well that is over thirty years old. When the well is occasionally taken ...
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