1. STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Frank A. Sweet, Interim City Manager
FROM: Shane Fisher, Public Works Superintendent
DATE: July 23, 2012
SUBJECT: WELL #6 EMERGENCY REHABILITATION PROJECT
ISSUES BEFORE THE COUNCIL:
Emergency declaration for the rehabilitation work of the well casing and turbine pump at
Well #6.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of resolution authorizing Interim City Manager to enter into a
contract with Foremost Pump & Well Services, LLC to rebuild the existing turbine pump and
grout line the existing 16” well casing.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Sole Source Contract based on the following information:
Foremost Pump in conjunction with Pacific Groundwater Group performed an
emergency assessment of Well #6.
On July 13, 2012 Well #7 did not startup to maintain our water system reservoir
levels, which is initiated by our SCADA monitoring system. City staff was called
in to try and manually start pump, but was unable due to electrical issues. The
well was eventually put online without incident.
The City Manager and staff met to discuss the immediate need to have Well #6
back online as soon as possible to keep City water supply reserves at safe and
acceptable level.
OUTCOMES OF DECISION:
If council approves this contract it will assure reliable & consistent water supply.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This is an unbudgeted expenditure that will be funded from Water Department Capital
Outlay reserve fund for situations such as this.
Water Department 410.34.594.39.65.00 - $89,857.50 (Balance - $60,142.50)
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Contract

2. RESOLUTION 2012 - _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SUNNYSIDE, WASHINGTON, APPROVING
AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
WITH FOREMOST PUMP & WELL SERVICES, LLC
(Well #6 Emergency Rehabilitation Project)
WHEREAS, on June 29, 2012 the City of Sunnyside became aware of significant
deterioration of the well casing in Well #6; and
WHEREAS, Foremost Pump & Well Services, LLC in conjunction with Pacific
Groundwater Group and City staff evaluated and determined that the existing well
casing must be retrofitted with a grouted liner; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunnyside negotiated an emergency rehabilitation
agreement for construction services with Foremost Pump, for the provision of
construction services for such project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that approval of such
agreement is in the best interests of residents of the City of Sunnyside and will promote
the general health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SUNNYSIDE, WASHINGTON, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the “Proposal for Well 6 Emergency Rehabilitation,” a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by
this reference, by and between the City of Sunnyside and Foremost Pump
& Well Services, LLC, for the provision of professional construction
services described therein, is hereby accepted; and the Interim City
Manager is hereby authorized to execute and administer such agreement
for and on behalf of the City of Sunnyside.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon passage, approval
and signatures hereon as required by law.

3. PASSED this 23rd day of July, 2012.
___________________________________
MIKE FARMER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
DELILAH SAENZ, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
MENKE JACKSON BEYER EHLIS HARPER & PLANT, LLP
Attorneys for the City of Sunnyside

4. EXHIBIT "A"
AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
By and Between
CITY OF SUNNYSIDE
And
Foremost Pump & Well Services, LLC
Well #6 Emergency Rehabilitation Project
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the CITY OF SUNNYSIDE, a
municipal corporation of the State of Washington, and Foremost Pump & Well Services,
LLC, for construction services described below.
I. Recitals
A. CITY OF SUNNYSIDE, hereafter called “City,” is a municipal corporation
of the State of Washington, with City Hall located at 818 East Edison Avenue,
Sunnyside, Washington 98944.
B. Foremost Pump & Well Services, LLC, hereafter called “Contractor,” is a
business entity duly formed and existing under the laws of the State of Washington, with
principal offices at P.O. Box 3111, Union Gap, WA 98903.
C. City owns and operates Well #6 located at 720 S. 16th Street, Sunnyside,
Washington. The existing well casing is in dire need of rehabilitation due to
deterioration and erosion, as well as rebuilding and replacement of the seals and
bearings within the turbine pump.
D. City and Contractor desire to enter into an agreement for the performance
of the work described herein.
II. Agreement
WHEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions and
promises herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. Contractor shall provide all labor and materials to
construct and complete the replacement and repair of the well casing and rebuilding of
the turbine pump, as specified on the attached quote (Attachment “A”). All work subject
to periodic inspection by the City or its authorized agents, and subject to final inspection
and approval by the City prior to acceptance of the work. Contractor shall obtain all
necessary permits to perform the work, including any necessary business license.
2. Payment. In consideration of the work performed, City shall pay
Contractor $74,472.58 for the lining of the existing well casing, and $15,384.92 for the
rebuilding of the turbine pump bearings and seals, for a total of $ 89,857.50 (including
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Well #6 Emergency Rehabilitation Project

5. EXHIBIT "A"
sales tax, permits) Remission of sales tax to the State of Washington shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor.
City shall withhold all payments to Contractor until such time that City has made
final acceptance of the project. Contractor is required to comply with all applicable laws
of the State of Washington, including but not limited to, payment and record keeping
required by prevailing wage laws and regulations.
All work shall be performed by the Contractor in a good workmanlike manner in
accordance with industry standards for such work and in accordance with safety
standards applicable to the industry. Contractor agrees to defend and indemnify City for
any damage to property or injury to person resulting from any negligent performance of
the work.
3. Time for Performance. Contractor will commence work after execution of
this agreement and upon direction to commence work issued by the City’s Public Works
Director, and shall be completed on or before August 31, 2012.
4. Venue. In the event of any action to enforce the terms of this agreement,
or any dispute arising under this agreement, venue shall lie in Yakima County, State of
Washington.
5. Entire Agreement. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties, and shall not be modified or amended in whole or in part except in writing
signed by both parties.
WHEREFORE, this Agreement is executed this _____ day of , 2012.
CITY OF SUNNYSIDE CONTRACTOR NAME
___________________________ __________________________
Frank A. Sweet,
Interim City Manager
__________________________
ATTEST: Print Name
___________________________
Delilah Saenz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Menke Jackson Beyer Ehlis Harper & Plant, LLP
Attorney for the City of Sunnyside
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6. ATTACHMENT "A"

7. ATTACHMENT "A"