Santa Ana
City Council
18. Award a Construction Contract to Best Drilling and Pump, Inc. in the Amount of
$2,978,524 for the Washington Well Improvements: Well Drilling (Phase 1), with an
Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,432,274 (Project No. 196423) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Award a construction contract to Best Drilling and Pump
Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of
$2,978,524, subject to change orders (nottoexceed 25% of the base bid) in
accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public works
Construction, for construction of the Washington Well Improvements: Well Drilling
(Phase 1) Project, for the term beginning July 18, 2023, and ending upon project
completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$3,432,274 which includes $2,978,524 for the construction contract, $100,000 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $353,750 project contingency
for unanticipated or unforeseen work.