Riverside City Council
August 25, 2026

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RiversideCA.govREPLACEMENT OF THE FAIRMOUNT GOLF COURSE WELLCity Council August 25, 2026Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department RiversideCA.gov2
BACKGROUNDThe existing irrigation well at Fairmount Golf Courseis the primary water source for the 9-hole golfcourse and lighted driving range. The well is morethan 50 years old and has experienced multiplestructural failures over its lifespan, significantlyreducing its reliability and production capacity.Approximately 15 years ago, the well suffered astructural failure and was rehabilitated by the ParksDivision through the installation of a liner. Althoughthis repair extended the life of the well, it was atemporary solution that reduced the well's depthto approximately 100 feet.Three years ago, the well experienced anotherstructural collapse, resulting in the loss of anadditional 40 feet of depth. The well is nowapproximately 60 feet deep, limiting its pumpingcapacity and reducing the Parks Division's ability toefficiently irrigate the golf course and drivingrange. 1 2
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RECOMMENDATIONSThat the City Council:1. Reject the bid submitted by Yellow Jacket Drilling Services ofRancho Cucamonga, California, as non-responsive;2. Award a construction agreement for Request for Bids No.8261 with Southwest Pump & Drilling, Inc. of Coachella,California, for the replacement of the Fairmount Golf Coursewell, in the amount of $556,520; and3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute theagreement with Southwest Pump & Drilling, Inc. includingmaking minor and non-substantive changes.3