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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH MOODY’S OF DAYTON FOR WATER WELL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: While performing routine preventive maintenance on one of the city’s water production wells, the contractor identified a need to perform emergency repair work to the well casing. This Resolution authorizes an emergency change order.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 24-149 A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, During the year 2025 to advertise for bids or to utilize the various charter-authorized governmental competitive purchasing programs and entering into contracts for construction materials, supplies, services, and equipment.
Purpose & Explanation
Annually, as part of the Water Resources preventative maintenance program, one of the five water wells is taken out of service for rehabilitation. This work typically includes a pre-maintenance performance test, removal and inspection of the pumping equipment, mechanical cleaning of the well, televising the well casing, replacing worn pump components, reinstalling the refurbished pumping assembly, and conducting final pumping performance tests. Funding for this maintenance is budgeted each year to ensure the continued reliability and efficiency of the well system.
In 2025, 2 bids were received for the well rehabilitation work. Moody’s of Dayton of Miamisburg, Ohio was the low bidder with a price of $54,500 to perform the routine maintenance.
After completing the mechanical cleaning portion of the project, the contractor observed an unusual amount of debris filling the well cavity. During inspection, they noted that the debris level aligned with the junction between the stainless-steel screen and the carbon-steel casing. The contractor removed the debris mechanically and then performed a camera inspection to identify the cause and confirm its elevation. The video revealed that the carbon-steel section of the well had developed an enlarged hole near the transition to the stainless-steel screen assembly.
Using the findings from the video inspection, the contractor prepared a repair proposal. Their recommendation is to install a stainless-steel sleeve inside the existing steel casing. This sleeving process reinforces the compromised section and preserves the well structure, allowing it to remain in service for many additional years. For comparison, drilling a new well column would cost approximately $300,000 plus the expense of new pumping equipment. In contrast, the stainless-steel sleeving process is quoted at $50,400, and a replacement pump is estimated at $21,800.
The City Administration is requesting City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a change order to a contract with Moody’s of Dayton for the emergency casing repair work. The total amended contract amount, including routine maintenance and well repairs, would be $122,400 plus a 10% contingency for the sleeving process.
Total Contract = $127,400 ($50,200 base + $72,200 emergency casing repairs and pump + $5,000 contingency)
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the City Manager will execute a change order to the existing contract with Moody’s of Dayton.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted:
X Supplemental Appropriation Required: $77,200.00 ($72,200.00 + $5,000.00)
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order to a contract with Moody’s of Dayton, 2001 Camero Ave, Columbus , Ohio, for an emergency change order to perform casing repairs. Staff requests an emergency clause be added to this legislation in order to expedite repairs and to maintain the public health and welfare.
Submitted by,
Thomas Sheridan, City Manager
Kevin Powell, Director of Public Works
Scott Angel, Superintendent of Water Resources