Title
Murphree Water Treatment Plant North Wellfield Expansion - Phase II (B)
Explanation
The City Commission approved the purchase of the Wellfield Conservation Easement on October 25, 1999 which provided locations for the siting of additional production wells to meet future water demands. This project includes the construction of two (2) additional 5 mgd production wells and raw water transmission pipeline that are required at this time to reliably supply water to meet the needs of GRU's growing water system customer base coupled with the continued high water demands resulting from the extended drought.
Invitations to bid for Phase II of the North Wellfield Expansion project were sent by Utilities Purchasing to three prospective vendors, with all 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 Phase II of the Wellfield Expansion 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 Diversified Drilling Corporation to construct two production wells in conjunction with the Murphree Water Treatment Plant North Wellfield Expansion -- Phase II, 2) approve the issuance of a purchase order to Diversified Drilling Corporation in an amount not to exceed $328,040.00, and 3) authorize staff to procure services, equipment and materials from other various suppliers, as required, to complete the Wellfield Expansion project as budgeted.
Fiscal Note
Funding for this construction is in the approved FY 2002 Water/Wastewater Systems budget.
Drafter
Prepared by: Robert D. McVay, Assistant General Manager, Water/Wastewater Systems
Submitted by: Michael L. Kurtz, General Manager