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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID 1617-17 FOR THE PURCHASE OF WELL SERVICES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
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BACKGROUND: On October 6, 2016, bids were opened for Bid 1617-17 for Well Services. Funds in the amount of $40,170 have been budgeted in the FYE 2017 Budget, Water Wells/Other Supplies/Materials (031-5535-461.31-99) to pay for well services. The City of Norman has 31 active water wells supplying water to the community. The well service bid is for the removal and installation of the pumps and motors should they fail. The bid is based on a per foot price so each well would have a different cost.
DISCUSSION: Specifications for Bid 1617-17 for Well Services were sent to three (3) vendors and two (2) bids were received. The lowest and best bid meeting all specifications was submitted by Meyer Pump Service (Norman, OK) in the amount of $1.80 per foot to remove a submersible pump and motor and $600 mobilization/demobilization each. This compares to a cost of $1.85 per foot last year, a decrease of approximately 2.8%.
RECOMMENDATION: Purchases will be made throughout FY2017. Bids have been examined by Staff and found to be in order and proper as to form. Based upon the above information, Staff recommends acceptance of the low bid as listed above.