REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Michael G. Aguas, Capital Project Administrator
Subject:
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Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Award Construction Contract to Living Water Industries, LLC., in the amount of $41,500 for the Abandonment of Old Pirate Drive Private Water Well Project, CC-1624
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Statement of Issue:
On September 2, 2026, the City published electronic bids via PlanetBids for the Abandonment of Old Pirate Drive Private Water Well Project. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract in the amount of $41,500 to Living Water Industries, LLC., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
The total estimated project cost, including 20% contingency, and supplemental cost, is $59,800.
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Item |
Amount |
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Bid Submitted by Living Water Industries, LLC. |
$41,500 |
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20% Contingency |
$8,300 |
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Supplemental (Specialty Inspections) |
$10,000 |
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Total Project Cost: |
$59,800 |
Staff recommends awarding the construction contract to Living Water Industries, LLC., in the amount of $41,500. Funding for this project is available in the Water Enterprise Fund, Account No. 50691049.82100, and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Fund, Account No. 130291001.82100.
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Living Water Industries, LLC., in the amount of $41,500; and,
B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve construction change orders within the approved contingency amount of twenty percent (20%) of the contract amount; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Engineering and Utilities Division identified the need to permanently abandon the existing non-operational private water well located on Old Pirate Drive. The project includes removal of the well pump, pressure grouting the existing 6-inch well from its total depth of approximately 150 feet to within 5 feet of the ground surface, removal and capping of the upper portion of the well casing, removal of the approximately 2,000-gallon water tank and concrete support pad, removal of the electrical service pole serving the well, and proper disposal of all associated equipment and site improvements. This project is supported through State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) grant. In accordance with the grant requirements and City purchasing policies, City Council authorization is necessary to award the construction contract.
On September 24, 2026, bids were opened with the following results:
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Bidder’s Name |
Bid Amount |
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Living Water Industries, LLC. |
$41,500 |
Staff reviewed the bid submitted by Living Water Industries, LLC., and determined it to be the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The total estimated project cost is $59,800.00, which includes the construction contract, 20% contingency, and supplemental costs for construction support services.
Environmental Status:
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because the project consists of the abandonment and removal of an existing non-operational private water well and associated improvements, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing use.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
For details, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan.
Attachment(s):
1. RCA Contract Agreement Summary
2. Construction Contract
3. PowerPoint Presentation