City Council Agenda Report
January 21, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Jacqueline Koontz, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Michael Jea, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK AT GROUNDWATER WELL NO. 10 Background:
In July 2024, Public Services contacted multiple vendors to investigate and initiate a series of emergency repairs for groundwater Well No. 10. After reviewing the quotes, staff concluded General Pump Company Inc. (General Pump) would be selected due to their status as the lowest bidder, their availability, and their familiarity with the pump from past repairs.
An initial inspection revealed significant issues with the groundwater pump, primarily due to sand transport during operation. The packing box, pump, and motor were removed by General Pump for further testing. After repair and reinstallation of the equipment, it was discovered that critical electrical components, including the variable frequency drive (VFD), were inoperable. As a result, a temporary VFD was installed by General Pump. This allows for water quality testing to continue while the well is out of service and maintain the overall health of the well and equipment.
Norwalk Municipal Code §3.20.140 provides procedures for emergency work for recommendation and approval for each service requested.
Invoice No. Location Emergency Issue Repairs Cost
31304 12301 Sproul St. Motor Failure Remove pump and take for testing. $13,160.00
31734 12301 Sproul St. Motor Failure Rebuild packing box, clean discharge head and column $17,761.78
City Council January 21, 2025
Confirm Emergency Repair Work Page No. 2
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31849 12301 Sproul St. Motor Failure
Clean, Prime, and Paint all
parts. Motor Repair and
Reinstallation.
$35,872.62
Total: $66,794.40
Fiscal Impact:
Invoices will be paid with Water Enterprise Funds from the Approved Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council confirm emergency service repair work at groundwater Well 10, completed by General Pump Company Inc., in the amount of $66,794.40.
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