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The proposed resolutions authorizes a non-competitive selection contract with Water Well Solutions Wisconsin, LLC for the repair and replacement of water supply equipment at Unit Well 26. The total estimated cost of the project is $192,137. Funding is available in Munis #15507. No additional appropriation is required.
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Authorizing a non-competitive selection contract with Water Well Solutions Wisconsin, LLC for the repair and replacement of water supply equipment at Unit Well 26
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WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility’s (MWU) Unit Well 26, located at 910 South High Point Road, is an important water supply facility to much of the City’s west side; and
WHEREAS, in August 2024, Unit Well 26 experienced a mechanical failure to its deep well equipment, leaving the facility unable to function as a water supply point; and
WHEREAS, in September 2024, MWU hired Water Well Solutions Wisconsin, LLC to remove the failed equipment and work with MWU staff to identify and evaluate solutions to replace the damaged equipment and rehabilitate the well; and
WHEREAS, what MWU deems to be the best option moving forward would be a continuation of Water Well Solutions Wisconsin, LLC’s current progress, making it economical to the City on the basis of time and money to retain the same company; and
WHEREAS, to best ensure service resiliency in its water system, MWU is targeting the lower water demand months to complete this work, before the summer of 2025; and
WHEREAS, Madison General Ordinance 4.26 requires Common Council approval of service contracts if a contractor was not selected through a competitive selection process, and the reasons for selecting this contractor are set forth above and additionally in the attached Noncompetitive Selection Request Form.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a service contract with contract with Water Well Solutions Wisconsin, LLC for the repair and replacement of water supply equipment at Unit Well 26.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that amendments that do not exceed the Madison Water Utility's approved capital budget or the scope of the services for the repair and replacement of water supply equipment at Unit Well 26 as authorized by the Common Council may be executed by the Water Utility General Manager and City Finance Director and/or designee, and counter executed by Water Well Solutions Wisconsin, LLC, in a form approved by the City Attorney.