Approval of 5-Year Repair Contract for Visalia Water Reclamation Facility

Original title: Authorize a 5-year sole source contract with Landia - Authorize the City Manager to award a 5-year sole source contract to Landia with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $134,000 and a total contract limit of $670,000, for submersible recycle pump and mixer repair services at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility.

Record date · June 15, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Visalia City Council has authorized a five-year, sole-source contract with Landia to provide repair services for submersible recycle pumps and mixers at the city's water reclamation facility.

Why it matters

The city will spend up to $670,000 over five years to maintain critical water treatment equipment at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Landia

The company is designated as the exclusive provider of repair services for specific equipment at the facility for five years.

Directly affected

Visalia City Council

The council authorized the expenditure of city funds for the contract.

Key Facts

The City Manager is authorized to award a 5-year contract to Landia.
The contract is designated as a 'sole source' agreement.
The annual spending limit for the contract is $134,000.
The total contract spending limit is $670,000.

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The contract covers repair services for submersible recycle pumps and mixers.
Services are to be performed at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility.
The file number for this action is 25-0848.
The item was passed as a Consent Item on May 26, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'sole source' mean in this contract?

A contract is awarded to a single vendor without a competitive bidding process.

What equipment is being repaired under this contract?

The contract covers the repair of submersible recycle pumps and mixers at the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility.

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Long-term Maintenance Commitment

The city has committed to a 5-year maintenance cycle for specific water reclamation equipment, indicating a preference for long-term vendor stability over annual bidding.

Landia Visalia Water Reclamation Facility