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Board authorizes award of groundwater‑monitoring well contract to lowest responsive bidder
Summary
Trustees authorized staff to award the contract for three groundwater monitoring wells to the lowest responsive bidder (Zimmerman LLC) after due diligence; Zimmerman’s low bid (~$24,000) lacked a bid bond but staff cited a contract clause allowing waivers in the district's interest.
The board authorized staff to award the contract for three groundwater‑monitoring wells to the lowest responsive bidder after staff vetting and due diligence. Two bids were reported: TSJ Construction at roughly $99,000 and Zimmerman LLC at approximately $24,000. Trustees noted Zimmerman had not provided a bid bond; staff said contract documents include a clause allowing the district to waive technicalities in the public interest.
After discussion about Zimmerman’s reputation and the need to complete the monitoring work for the sewer upgrade, a trustee moved to authorize awarding the contract to the most responsive low bidder pending standard checks; another trustee seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Staff said they would complete reference and compliance checks and, if acceptable, sign the contract with Zimmerman.
