3.6 Well #11 Quotes
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Public Works City Engineer Wagner March 27, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.6 – Well #11
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending the City Council accepts quotes and authorize test well drilling for Well #11.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2023 Utility Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes funding for test well drilling and engineering
to initiate future Well #11, located on City property at the West Wastewater Treatment Facility. Test
well drilling is recommended to establish water capacity and quality information to guide equipment
sizing and Wellhouse #3 connection. Quotes were requested from two contractors due March 3;
however only one contracted returned a quote.
Engineering and Operations Staff have reviewed the quote and is recommending the low quote by Traut
Companies of St. Joseph, Minnesota, in the amount of $83,985.00. The responsible contractor has
completed multiple well projects for the City providing consistent and satisfactory work.
The Engineer’s Estimate for the project was $83,785.00 with the CIP including funding in the amount of
$150,000 for 2023. Awarding this project provides preparation of infrastructure expansion to meet
municipal water needs of the community. Completion is anticipated in the fall of 2023 allowing staff to
prepare draft timelines and estimates of a future municipal well with wellhouse connection initiating in
2024 completing in 2025. The well location fits the long-term strategy of water production, risk and
resiliency of the system.
The Public Works Subcommittee reviewed this information at their March 22 meeting and recommended
consent agenda consideration by the City Council.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Quote – Traut Companies
• West WWTF – Exhibit
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to accept quotes for the Test Well Drilling for Well #11 and to authorize Traut Companies to
complete the work in the amount of $83,985.00.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 601 – Water Utility
Yes