TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. Subject
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Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Well No. 29 Drilling Project
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2. Summary
The City of Orange entered into a contract with Best Drilling and Pump, Inc. for Well No. 29 Drilling Project (Bid No. 24-25.13). The Scope of Work consisted of pilot hole drilling, installation of approximately 1,085 feet of 20-inch stainless steel casing and screen, installation of accessory tubing, gravel pack, sanitary seal, hydrogeology testing, well development, and disinfection. The project was completed in February 2026 to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.
The approved project budget was $2,868,928 including a 10% contingency. The final construction cost is $2,426,995. The project was completed under budget because of savings from field condition changes.
3. Recommended Action
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1. Accept Well No. 29 Drilling Project as complete.
2. Authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
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4. ATTACHMENTS
• Notice of Completion and Acceptance