1i. Well #3 Redevelopment: Approve Quote
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. CHANHASSEN
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
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Paul Oehme, Director of Public Works/City Engineer ,,~
DATE:
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March 24, 2008
SUBJ:
Well #3 - Redevelopment: Approve Quote
REQUESTED ACTION (Simple Majority Vote Required)
Approve Traut Well Drilling quote for redevelopment of Well #3.
BACKGROUND
This past summer's high irrigation usage put a lot
infrastructure. At Well #3, one problem staff
demand and heavy draw-down of the aquifer is
becomes displaced and gets drawn into the well
the pump, it causes premature wear on the pump
distribution system. The sand problem last
the well pump yield had to be decreased about 250
on the water utility
high water
the aquifer
drawn into
that
The proposed project includes redevelopment of the
of approximately 50 cubic yards of sand.
lowered 40 ft. deeper into the aquifer to
well. Also included in the project is
shaft for reliability issues.
Staff solicited quotes from three qualified
received a quote for completing the same scope
for the work at Well # 2 came in higher than
recommending completing the work at Well
Well #2 and may request redevelopment of
Quotes received for the work on Well # 3 were
The following are the quotes received:
for errors.
Traut Wells, Inc.
Bergerson Case well Inc.
E.H. Renner & Sons, Inc.
$ 34,175.00
$ 36,550.00
$ 46,280.00
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a channing downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
Mr. Todd Gerhardt
March 24, 2008
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Traut Wells, Inc. is currently drilling new Wells 12 and 13 and their work has
been acceptable.
Funding for the redevelopment of Well #3 was budgeted in the 2008 CIP
(W -032). The budget for rehabilitation of Well # 7 was also budgeted under this
project.
RECOMMENDA TIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the quote from Traut Wells,
Inc. in the amount of $34,175.00 for the redevelopment of Well #3.
Attachment
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Capital Improvement Program
City o.fChanhassen, MN
2008 thru 2012
Project #
W -032
Project Name Well Rehabilitation Program
Aceount # 1 700-0000-4530
Account # 3
Account #2
Contact Unassigned
Department Water System hnprovements
Type Improvement
Useful Li(e ynassigned
Category Utilities
Priority nla
Total Project Cost $255,000
Description I
This program annually inspects and performs regular maintenance of the City's wells. Well pumps are recommended to be serviced every 8 years.
In 2008, it is recorrunended that the pumps in wells #2 and #3 be lowered because of the drop in the aquifer levels.
Justification I
To extend the life and ensure reliability of the City's well fields. Performing regular maintenance will extend the life of well components, reduce
emergency calls and have a more reliable water supply system.
Expenditures
Maintenance
2008
80,000
80,000
2009
40,000
40,000
2010
45,000
45,000
2011
45,000
45,000
Total
2012
45,000
45,000
Total
255,000
255,000
Funding Sources
Water Utility Fund
2008
80,000
80,000
2009
40,000
40,000
2010
45,000
45,000
2011
45,000
45,000
Total
2012
45,000
45,000
Total
255,000
255,000
Operational ImpacVOther I
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