Engineering Contract Proposed for West Well Field Water Pumping Upgrades
The Township Board has reviewed a $172,000 proposal from engineering firm Prein & Newhof to design upgrades for the West Well Field. The project is intended to increase the amount of water pumped from two existing wells to supplement the township's water supply. The total project cost, including future construction, is estimated at approximately $2.57 million.
Current status Still pending
What this is Engineering Contract Proposed for West Well Field Water Pumping Upgrades
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published Jun 5, 2026
- Listed for a meeting from agenda · published Jun 5, 2026
This item appeared at a past meeting, but minutes or final action evidence are not in the local record yet. Action may have been taken not yet represented here.
Key facts
- The proposal is for an engineering services agreement with Prein & Newhof estimated to cost $172,000.
- The total project cost is estimated at $2,572,000, which includes a $2.4 million inflation-adjusted construction estimate from a previous study.
- The project aims to increase water production capacity from wells PW-12 and PW-16 in the West Well Field.
- The goal is to supplement the Township's water supply while a search for a new source continues.
- Michigan's Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and the Environment (EGLE) has already approved the request for increased water withdrawal from the wells.
- The engineering scope includes designing larger pumps, a new 1,300-foot water main, obtaining permits, and assisting with construction bidding and observation.
- The proposal appeared on the Township Board's agenda for its June 8, 2026 meeting.
Discretion or exceptions
- The current $2.4 million construction cost estimate will be updated after the design engineering process is finished.
Who could be affected
- Township water system customers
- Residents living near the West Well Field who may be affected by future construction activities
What could change
- The engineering contract would have an estimated cost of $172,000.
- The total project cost, including the engineering phase and future construction, is estimated at $2,572,000.
- The project is intended to supplement the Township's water supply while a search for a new primary water source is ongoing.
- Future construction would involve installing larger pumps in two wells and building approximately 1,300 feet of a new 24-inch diameter water main.
What to watch
- How would the estimated $2.57 million total project cost be funded?
- What is the anticipated timeline for the design and potential construction phases?
- What is the specific proposed route for the new 1,300-foot water main?
Questions to check
- The funding source for the estimated $2.57 million total project cost is not specified in the provided documents.
- A detailed timeline for the design and potential construction was not included in the proposal.
- The specific location and route for the new 1,300-foot water main are not detailed in the available materials.
Supporting records
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Consider a proposal from Prein & Newhof for an engineering services agreement to increase current well pumping capacity through the West Well Field Optimization project.
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Background An increase in production capacity for PW-12 and PW-16 in the West Well Field (WWF) and construction of a parallel raw water main were previously studied and submitted to the Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and the Environment (EGLE) Source Water Unit in May 2025. The Source Water Unit recently granted approval of the request for increased water withdrawal. The purpose of this effort is to sup…
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Engineering Scope and Cost Estimate The engineering scope of services includes the following: Confirm design parameters, including hydraulics entering the east half of the Water Treatment Plant. Conduct site investigation and topographic survey as necessary. Design of larger pumps for PW-12 and PW-16 and connection to existing discharge piping. Design of approximately 1,300 feet of 24-inch diameter raw water transmi…
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Estimate of Fees The engineering services fees for this project are estimated to be $172,000. The estimated total project cost is $2,572,000. Work will be completed in accordance with the terms of our Master Agreement for General Engineering Services. Please contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Prein&Newhof Kevin L. Gritters, P.E. Mark R. Prein, P.E cc: Rick Solle, P.E., Director of Public Services (via email)…
Meeting history
Agenda and minutes records showing when this item appeared and what procedural step it reached over time.
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The item appeared on the Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Consider a proposal from Prein & Newhof for an engineering services agreement to increase current well pumping capacity through the West Well Field Optimization project. Consider a proposal from Prein & Newhof for an engineering services agreement to increase current well pumping capacity through the West Well Field Optimization project.
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