Discussion on any and all matters regarding authorization to approve Shuck Drilling Company, Invoice #8017 for Well #9 rehabilitation and ratification of the same.  (Manuel Rojas, Assistant Public Works Director)

Staff called Shuck Drilling Company on a pump issue, which consisted of well yielding much less flow than normal.  After water well was removed and camera inspected, we found the well casing was plugged.  Due to well pump and piping already removed and vendor on site,  we continued with work.  Staff recently worked with Shuck Drilling at Well Site #7 Project with good results.  The unexpected higher maintenance repair costs where due to sonar jet shots that were performed to clean the well casing and well pump trimming. Public Works Department, recommends waiving formal procurement procedures as allowed under San Luis City Code-Purchasing, Section 36.01 (H) and is justified due to vendor already being on site working on the well.  Work performed is at fair market value, and the urgency for a timely repair as Well Site #6 is the largest well site in West San Luis (second largest in the City) and when its down for repairs, its treated as "urgent" due to customer demand and fire liability.  

Currently, we are also seeing the same issue with Well #10, until we remove the well it is unclear what repairs will need to be done.  Well #10 will be removed and inspected in February 2017, in efforts to be ready for the summer demand.