The Cape Coral City Council is preparing to vote on a contractor to expand the North Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant.
The $6.7 million contract includes the installation and testing of 10 new Upper Floridan Aquifer water supply wells to support city growth and maintain long-term water reliability.
The work would take roughly two years to complete and would be funded through the city's water and sewer budget.
The Utilities Department is expanding the drinking water production capacity of the North RO Water Treatment Plant to meet current and future potable water demand.
Meeting growing demands requires the addition of new raw water supply wells to the North RO Plant wellfield.
The Phase II wellfield expansion includes the installation of 10 Upper Floridan Aquifer water supply wells that will produce brackish groundwater for RO treatment.
These new wells will supply additional raw water required for the North RO Plant to expand production from 12 million gallons per day to 18 million gallons per day.
On Nov. 7, 2025, an invitation was issued for the installation and testing of 10 Upper Floridan Aquifer water supply wells.
After evaluation, the staff recommends awarding a contract to Wells & Water Systems, Inc., as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the requirements and specifications outlined in the bid documents.
If approved, the contract with Wells & Water Systems, Inc. is in the amount of $6,390,400 with a requested 5% city-controlled contingency. The project is to be completed in 730 calendar days.
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