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CITY OF COLTON Item #15 AGENDA REPORT For the Colton Utility Authority Meeting of March 4, 2003 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND UTLITY AUTHORITY MEMBERS /� FROM: ERIC R. FRASER, DIRECTOR OF WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATION SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EQUIPPING WELLS NOS. 27, 28, AND 29 (PER ADDENDUM AGENDA REPORT IDENTIFYING SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AND CONTRACT AMOUNT TO BE ISSUED FOLLOWING THE BID OPENING ON MONDAY MARCH 3, 2003. DATE: February 25, 2003 BACKGROUND On May 9, 2002 Council approved a contract with Layne Christensen Company, under which the City drilled 3 wells in the Walnut and Rialto Well Field. A contract is necessary to complete the surface construction features, including construction of the electrical and control equipment panels, appurtenances, and associated discharge piping to connect the wells to the City's water system. These new well sources of supply are an essential element of the Water (system) Master Plan- DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS The Water Division advertised for sealed bids on February 7 and February 14. The bid opening will be held at the Corporate Yard Conference Room at 2:00 PM on Monday March 3. A bid analysis will be prepared by Krieger & Stewart and attached to the addendum agenda report to be issued following the bid opening. This analysis will identify the recommended vendor and price. ALTERNATIVES If the wells are not connected to the City's water system, the City's ability to meet current and future demand could necessitate the initiation of mandatory water rationing. FISCAL IMPACT Bond funds are available for this project. The Account Number to be used is 551-8100-8105-3890-1000-000. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT A CEQA categorical exemption has been filed for the project. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Colton Utility Authority award the bid for surface construction features and pumping equipment to the company identified on the addendum agenda report to be issued following the bid opening, and authorize staff to execute the contract documents. REVIEW TEAM ONLY P City Attorney: Finance Director: r� City Manager: Other: