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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Contract Award to General Pump Company, Inc. for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project (Specification No. 4032).
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter and execute a contract with General Pump Company, Inc. (General Pump) of San Dimas, California for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project, Specification No. 4032, in the amount of $89,550 plus a ten (10%) percent contingency of $8,955.
2. Resolution of Appropriation
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for March 10, 2026 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Glendale Water & Power (GWP) is requesting City Council authorization to execute a contract with General Pump Company, Inc. to rehabilitate the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2. On February 4, 2026, GWP received three bids and, following a thorough review, determined that General Pump Company, Inc. is the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with General Pump Company, Inc. for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project in the amount of $89,550, plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $8,955.
ANALYSIS
The Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump Station is a critical component of Glendale Water & Power’s recycled water system, supplying approximately 80% of recycled water to several facilities that serve the northeastern service area, including Oakmont Country Club. The project location is shown in Attachment A.
The station operates with two 400-horsepower pumps and motors; however, Pump No. 2 was taken offline due to mechanical failure caused by deteriorated bearings. In September 2025, GWP issued an Emergency Purchase Order and contracted General 25c
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Pump to remove and inspect the pump, as GWP lacks the equipment to handle pumps of this size. General Pump completed the removal and inspection for $9,550. With only one pump currently in operation at the facility, GWP has prioritized repairing and reinstalling Pump No. 2 to restore redundancy and maintain system reliability. The pump and motor are now ready for repair, followed by reinstallation.
On January 13, 2026, the City Council adopted Specification No. 4032 for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the work, equipment, and materials described therein.
On January 21, 2026, an optional pre-bid meeting/job walk was conducted at the project site. GWP staff explained the scope of work and responded to questions from prospective bidders. Four prospective bidders attended the optional pre-bid meeting.
To ensure competitive bidding, the Notice Inviting Bids (NIB) for the project was published on the City’s website. The project was also advertised on BidNet Direct, a construction services platform. In turn, BidNet Direct distributed the project advertisement to several additional project posting sites that do not require a subscription, including Bid America, Blueprint Express, Construction Data Corporation, Direct Connection, and F.W. Dodge.
On February 4, 2026, the City received three bids as summarized in Attachment B, and is shown below:
Rank Bidder Location Bid Amount
1 General Pump Company, Inc. San Dimas, CA $ 89,550
2 Powers Bros. Machine Inc. Montebello, CA $187,000
3 MMC Inc. La Palma, CA $264,000
Upon review of the bid documents, GWP staff determined that General Pump Company, Inc. is the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The bid amount of $89,550 exceeds the Engineer’s Estimate of $70,000, primarily due to significant increases in material, fuel, and labor costs driven by tariffs.
General Pump Company, Inc.’s bid was reviewed for completeness and found to be in compliance with the bidding requirements set forth in Specification No. 4032. Staff also verified through the State of California Contractors State License Board that General Pump Company, Inc., of San Dimas, California, holds a contractor’s license that is current, active, and in good standing.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Rehabilitation Project, under Specification No. 4032, is estimated at $89,550, plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $8,955, for a total estimated project cost of $98,505. Staff requests an 35c
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appropriation of $98,505 from GWP’s Water Surplus Fund Balance. The available fund balance is sufficient to support this appropriation.
Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account String) To (Account String) Funding Source
$98,505 27900-5910-GWP-0000 GL: 51200-5930-
GWP-0020
PL:GWP01558AN
Water Surplus
Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Glendale Water
and Power
Projects
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This project is categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15301 and 15302, repair, maintenance, or minor alterations of existing utility facilities, and replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems or facilities.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Choose not to award the contract as recommended herein. This will result in postponement of the repair and installation of Glendale High Booster Pump and Motor No. 2.
Alternative 2: Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Scott K. Mellon, P.E., General Manager - Glendale Water and Power Prepared by:
Chisom Obegolu, P.E., Assistant General Manager - Water Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Project Location Map
Attachment B: Bid Summary