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Council approves $143,000‑plus contract to rehab Water Well No. 5
Summary
After inspection revealed scale buildup and worn pump bearings at Water Well No. 5 (drilled in 1981), the council approved a contract with Weisinger Inc. for rehabilitation and pump replacement for roughly $143,009.45; legal counsel advised wording changes to remove 'emergency' from the motion.
The Navasota City Council on Sept. 8, 2025 approved repairs to Water Well No. 5 after staff presented inspection findings and a vendor recommendation.
Jennifer Reina, Public Works Director, said utility staff detected vibrations at Well No. 5, leading to an inspection by Weisinger Inc. that found scale built up in the screen openings and worn pump bearings. Reina recommended rehabilitation of the well and replacement of the pump and associated equipment; the quote presented to council was $143,009.45 (the agenda listed $143,945).
Reina told council the work was budgeted in the prior year and that a remaining balance was available to fund the repair. The well is currently down, staff said, and Weisinger is prepared to proceed. The city attorney advised removing the term "emergency" from the motion because the procurement falls under the exemption for unforeseen damage to public machinery rather than an emergency purchase.
A council member asked technical questions about the repair steps; staff explained the process of brushing screens, jetting the accumulated fill, and chlorinating the well for disinfection before replacing the pump. On motion (moved and seconded), the council approved the contract with Weisinger for the well rehabilitation and authorized procurement of materials and associated items in the stated amount.
Staff indicated work could begin promptly.
