COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works
DATE: February 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Award of Bid to Kaweah Pump Inc. for Well 12s Rehabilitation Project, Bid No. 2024-15
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the award of Bid No. 2024-15 for the construction of the Well 12s Rehabilitation Project. This project consists of the well rehabilitation work of Well 12s.
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution awarding a bid to Kaweah Pump Inc., in the amount of $349,615, for the construction of the Well 12s Rehabilitation Project, Bid No. 2024-15.
BACKGROUND:
Under the direction of the City of Santa Maria Utilities Department, the project was designed internally by Utilities staff. This project will consist of well rehabilitat ion work, including but not limited to, pump disassembly & modifications, column extension & pump assembly, downhole inspection (video surveillance, steel casing integrity and casing plumbness testing), well performance testing, water sampling, standard in dustry mechanical and chemical well treatments.
DISCUSSION:
The project was extensively advertised for bids. The City received six bids, which were opened on January 7, 2025. A summary of the bids submitted are as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Kaweah Pump Inc. $349,615.00
South Valley Companies Inc. $351,000.00
General Pump Company $368,022.73
Zim Industries, Inc. dba Bakersfield Well &
Pump Company
$396,400.00
Pacific Coast Well Drilling, Inc. $472,000.00
Layne Christensen Company $571,398.00
A detailed tabulation of the bids received is attached (Attachment B). Signed proposals and bid bond forms are available for viewing in the office of the Director of Public Works located at 110 South Pine Street, Suite 221, Santa Maria, CA 93458.
The lowest responsive, responsible bid was submitted by Kaweah Pump Inc., in the amount of $349,615.
Kaweah Pump Inc., based in Visalia, CA, has successfully performed similar work for many cities throughout California, particularly in the Central Valley. In addition, they have submitted references for their work history. City staff has checked the firm’s references and are comfortable with the ability of the contractor to perform the work successfully.
Therefore, the recommended action is to award the bid to Kaweah Pump Inc. in the amount of $349,615.
Alternative(s)
The alternative to the recommended action would be to reject all bids
Fiscal Considerations
Funding for this project is supported by the Utilities Department, “Well Maintenance” account.
Available Budget Account Amount
002-011-080-52-14
$ 1,620,426.41
Estimated Expenditures Amount
Award
Contingency (20%)
$ 349,615.00
$ 69,923.00
Inspection, Testing, Staff Time (12%) $ 41,953.80 Total $ 461,491.80
Impact to the Community
The community will benefit from the maintenance of Well 12s.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution
B. Detailed Bid Results
C. Agreement