TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Rick Otto, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Approval of plans and specifications for Well 29 Drilling Project (W-709) and authorization to advertise Bid No. 21-22.04.
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2. SUMMARY
Plans and specifications have been completed for Well 29 Drilling Project. The project is ready to be advertised for bids. The engineering cost estimate including 10% contingencies is $2,300,000.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total expenditure for this project will be funded in Well 29 Construction (18120) through Water Fund (600).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Well 29 will be located at the corner of Struck Ave. and Katella Ave. on the same site as the existing Well 8. Well 8's production has been decreased over recent years and shown signs that it has reached the end of its service life. In addition, the Per and Polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) levels at Well 8 exceeds the regulatory limits causing the well to be removed from service since 2018. The Public Works Department Water Division plans to demolish the existing Well 8 to make room for the new Well 29 and an Ion Exchange (IX) treatment system. Well 29 is expected to produce approximately 3,000 gallons per minute (gpm) in flow capacity.
The proposed Well 29 project will be constructed in two phases. Phase I will include drilling the well, and Phase II will consist of equipping the well and installing the treatment system. Well drilling phase is expected to begin in the Fall of 2021 and to be completed within 120 calendar days. Well ...
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