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Council approves up to $12,000 change order for well 7 wet taps to speed testing
Summary
Sopchoppy officials approved a change order of up to $12,000 to perform two wet taps on well 7, a step intended to accelerate testing and avoid draining and refilling the well.
Jeff Jones of BDI told the Sopchoppy City Council that well 7 has been dug and will begin testing this week. Public Works Director Seth Green proposed performing two wet taps rather than draining, cutting lines and refilling the well to speed the testing process and sought approval for a change order not to exceed $12,000 ($6,000 each).
Councilwoman Westmark moved to approve the change order; Vice Mayor Edwards seconded. The council voted 4–0 to authorize the expenditure. Jones and Green said they are obtaining quotes and that the wet taps would shorten the timeline for testing.
The vote authorizes staff to proceed with procurement up to the approved amount; specific contractor awards and exact schedules were not decided at the meeting and will be reported when available.
