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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT CLASS I INJECTION WELL SYSTEM MECHANICAL INTEGRITY TESTING
REQUEST: Authorization to award a contract to Southeast Drilling Services, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Class I injection well system mechanical integrity testing, in the amount of $68,500.00.
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EXPLANATION: Wellington uses a deep injection well at its water treatment facility for disposal of the waste stream generated by the low pressure, reverse osmosis process. The deep injection well is permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Pursuant to the FDEP permit, mechanical integrity testing (MIT) of the deep injection well must be conducted every five (5) years to ensure the well is functioning properly
On May 7, 2020, Wellington released ITB #202027 on Demandstar, seeking qualified firms to provide such services. The solicitation was also advertised in the Palm Beach Post and posted on Wellington’s website. On June 3, 2020, three (3) proposals were received, as summarized below:
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Vendor |
Amount |
Local Vendor Status |
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Southeast Drilling Services, Inc. |
$68,500.00 |
Not Local |
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Layne Christensen Company |
$69,947.00 |
Not Local |
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Youngquist Brothers, Inc. |
$172,000.00 |
Not Local |
The lowest responsive, responsible bidder was Southeast Drilling Services, Inc., who submitted a bid price of $68,500.
Staff is recommending award of contract to Southeast Drilling Services, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Class I injection well system mechanical integrity testing in the amount of $68,500.00. The budgeted amount for this project is $75,000 and is funded in the FY 2020 approved Utility Capital Plan.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this project are available in the Utility Capital Plan (CUT 18011.3).
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to award a contract to Southeast Drilling Services, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Class I injection well system mechanical integrity testing, in the amount of $68,500.00.