Report Prepared by: Johnnie Baptista, Public Works Manager - Water, Public Works
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SUBJECT: Award Proposal and Approval of a Statement of Services Contract with Shannon Pump Company, in the Amount of $258.230.60, For Well #13 Repairs, Project No. CP230064
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a proposal and approving a Statement of Services Contract with Shannon Pump Company to patch casing breaches, replace pump and column and all related pump system parts, returning Well #13 to reliable and acceptable condition.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding a proposal and approving a Statement of Services Contract with Shannon Pump Company in the amount of $258,230.60 for Well 13 Repairs Project No. CP230064; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and approve change orders up to 10% of the contract price.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 et seq. Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04 Purchasing System.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2022-23 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The project consists of, in general, patching casing breaches, replacing pump and column and all related pump system parts, and related repairs needed at Well #13. The Well failed due to a significant "sanding" event likely caused by breaches found in the casing. Shannon Pump was hired to remove the existing pump and inspect the casing to determine recommended next steps. Video inspection revealed the need to patch the casing. Close inspection of the pump system revealed the pump and related components were damaged, worn, in poor condition and in need of replacement.
Due to the recommended repairs costing more than the City Manager's ...
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