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Murphree Water Treatment Plant North Wellfield Well 14 and 15 Raw Water Pumping Facilities (B)
Explanation
The City Commission approved the purchase of the Wellfield Conservation Easement on October 25, 1999 to provide locations for the siting of additional production wells to meet increasing water demands. On February 11, 2002, the City Commission approved a contract for the construction of two production wells which included the lease of temporary raw water pumping equipment to be used until such time that GRU could determine the actual pumping capacity of the wells prior to purchasing the permanent pumping equipment.
The actual well capacity has been determined and GRU recommends construction of the permanent raw water pumping facilities at Wells 14 and 15 to replace the equipment that is currently being leased. This project will enhance GRU's ability to reliably supply raw water to meet the needs of GRU's growing water system customer base.
Invitations to bid for the Murphree WTP North Wellfield Wells 14 and 15 Raw Water Pumping Facilities were sent by Utilities Purchasing to the three known companies that perform this type of work, with two responding. A tabulation of the bids received is attached for your information. The recommendation includes authorization for staff to procure other materials, equipment and services as required to complete the Wells 14 and 15 Raw Water Pumping Facilities project. Any additional purchases will be made in accordance with the Purchasing policies.
Recommendations
The City Commission 1) authorize the General Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Rowe Drilling Company, Inc. to construct the permanent pumping facilities required for Wells 14 and 15 in association with the Murphree Water Treatment Plant North Wellfield Expansion, 2) approve the issuance of a purchase order to Rowe Drilling Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,551,804.00, and 3) authorize staff to procure service...
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