Refurbishment of Water Wells (Well Numbers 2, 10, 17, 35, S-5)

The City of Dothan awarded a contract to Donald Smith Company, Inc. for the complete refurbishment of five municipal water wells (Wells 2, 10, 17, 35, S‑5). The work includes removal, inspection, shaft cleaning, bearing replacement, motor re‑work, suction piping re‑work, and testing, with a built‑in $10,000 contingency per well. The contract is a lump‑sum, firm‑price award totaling roughly $884 k, funded from FY2025 and FY2026 water‑well budgets. • Scope: Full mechanical refurbishment of each well, including shaft, bearings, motor, and suction system. • Financials: Total awarded value ≈ $883,746; individual well values range from $73,827 (S‑5) to $191,239 (Well 17). • Procurement: Competitive bid (full open competition); lowest‑bidder award; no set‑aside or multi‑vendor award.