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DONNER
PublicDistrict
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Ed Taylor, Water Utility Manager
Date: July 13, 2007
Subject: Authorization to bid for the Fibreboard Well Drilling and the Pump Development&
Testing Program
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Board authorization is required to advertise for, accept, and open bids for the Fibreboard Well
Drilling and the Pump Development& Testing Program
2. HISTORY
The District drilled four exploration test wells prior to the development of the Prosser Village Well.
One of these sites is located in the Fiber Board 1 80 under crossing area. The results of the
exploration well proved to be positive with regards to water quality and potential productivity. This
is the second of the four test hole sites that staff is recommending for the drilling of a well and
development of a new water source. With the Development of Old Greenwood and Gray's
Crossing, sufficient transmission is now available to convey this source.
3. NEW INFORMATION
The plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Fiber Board Well Drilling and Pumping
Test Programs are complete. We are now asking authorization to advertise for, accept, and open
bids for the Fiber Board Well Drilling and the Pump Development & Testing Program with a bid
opening date of August 10, 2007.
4. RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the Board authorize staff to advertise for, accept, and open bids for the Fiber
Board Well Drilling and the Pump Development & Testing Program with a bid opening date of
August 10, 2007.