25DPW279C Well 1A Redevelopment IFB.pdf

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Town of Needham Department of Public Works

Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue Needham, Massachusetts 02492

Telephone (781) 455-7550

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

Release Date April 17, 2025

Bid Title Well #1A Redevelopment

Bid Number 25DPW279C

Number of Documents

The Bid Package consists of 2 PDF documents. Returning this form confirms receipt of all the documents.

Pre-Bid Meeting N/A

Questions Due April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm

Bids are Due May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm, Administration Office of the Department of Public Works located at the Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA, 02492

Please provide the requested information below as acknowledgment that you have received our bid package noted above. It is recommended that interested bidders complete this acknowledgment and return via email to dpwbids@needhamma.gov or fax to the Department of Public Works at (781) 449-9023. Only by doing this, will the Town be able to provide notification of any addenda or answered questions relating to this bid. Only those companies or individuals shown on the Distribution Register will receive addenda to this bid. By completing and returning this acknowledgement will ensure you are recorded on the Distribution Register. Proposals from companies or individuals not acknowledging the addenda may be rejected as not responsive.

Name of Company or Individual Name / Title of Contact

Address

City/Town, State, Zip Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

Email Address

Signature

Date

Addenda will be posted to the Town’s website. Please check the website for addenda before submitting your bid to the Town. Bidders who access the bid package from the Town’s website are responsible for checking the website periodically for any addenda that may be issued by the Town.

mailto:dpwbids@needhamma.gov

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Well #1A Redevelopment

25DPW279C

Release Date April 17, 2025

Pre-Bid Conferen ce

N/A

Deadline for Questions

April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm

Bids Due

May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm Director of Administration

PSAB

500 Dedham Ave.

Needham, MA 02492

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(Advertised in the Hometown Weekly issue of Thursday, April 17, 2025) (Advertised on the MNPA’s website, Thursday, April 17, 2025)

(Published in Central Register issue of Wednesday, April 16, 2025) (Advertised in CommBuys on Thursday, April 17, 2025)

LEGAL NOTICE

Town of Needham

Invitation for Bid (IFB) Bid # 25DPW279C

The Town of Needham is accepting sealed bids for Well #1A Redevelopment. Copies of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) package will be available beginning April 17, 2025 at the Administration Office of the Public Works Department, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492 Monday through Friday during business hours, or from the Town’s web site www.needhamma.gov/bids.aspx and will be available until the submission deadline.

Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 1:00pm, May 8, 2025 to the Administration Office of the Public Works Department, Town of Needham, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492. LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Bids will be publicly opened after the submission deadline on May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm in the Charles River Room, located at the Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA, 02492. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the best interests of the Town and to waive minor informalities.

Kate Fitzpatrick Town Manager April 17, 2025

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IFB 25DPW279C

Procurement in Brief

Primary Procurement Contact

Ashley Ellis, Administrative Analyst 781-455-7550 x72368

Contract Manager Steve Cusick, Water Treatment Plant Manager

Bid Package Available

April 17, 2025- Information and details of bidding requirements may be obtained at the Administration Office DPW, PSAB, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492, or online at the Town’s web site http://www.needhamma.gov/bids.aspx.

Pre-Bid Meeting N/A

Bid Deposit 5% bid deposit is required as part of bid

Deadline for Written Questions

April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm By Mail: DPW - 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492 By Email: dpwbids@needhamma.gov Questions are to be clearly labeled as: QUESTIONS - Well #1A Redevelopment, 25DPW279C

Addenda If any changes are made to this bid, an addendum will be issued. Addenda will be posted on the Town’s webpage and emailed to all bidders on record as having received the bid package.

When and where bids are due

1:00pm, May 8, 2025, Administration Office DPW, PSAB, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492.

LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Where bids will be opened

Charles River Room, Public Service Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 (immediately following submission deadline)

Contract Award

May 2025 Approval of Town Manager and Town Counsel is REQUIRED

Contract Length

This Agreement shall be for a term commencing upon execution and ending December 31, 2025.

http://www.needhamma.gov/bids.aspx

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Upon Award of Contract

Payment Bond 50% payment bond

Performance Bond Will NOT be Required

Insurance Refer to Contract Terms

* Facsimile transmissions for written inquiries must be sent prior to the above date and time deadlines.

Any hand delivery or facsimile received after the due date and time will not be addressed. The time/date stamp machine located in the receiving office will govern for the date and time requirements mentioned in the table above and throughout this document. Please allow enough time for hand delivery or facsimile transmissions.

** The time for award may be extended by the Town. The Town reserves the right to change, delay, cancel, or expedite the contract award date. The Bidder agrees that the offer is effective for (a) at least ninety (90) calendar days from the opening date of the bids (b) a contract is executed, or (c) this bid is cancelled, whichever of (a), (b) or (C) occurs first. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the best interests of the Town and to waive minor informalities.

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PART 1 – GENERAL CONDITIONS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.01 Intent

The Town of Needham (hereinafter referred to as the “Town”), acting through its Town Manager, invites highly qualified bidders to submit sealed bids to perform all labor necessary for Well #1A Redevelopment.

All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, 39M. The Town will award the contract to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder as set forth in Section 1.15. The Town of Needham reserves to itself the right to accept or reject any and all bids, or to allow or deny variations from these specifications. Such actions will be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Unless sooner rejected or accepted, all bid proposals must be firm and continue in effect for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days from the date of bid opening.

1.02 Proposed Contract Term

It is anticipated that work will commence upon execution of the contract. It is anticipated that all work will be operational on or before December 31, 2025, with final equipment testing prior to acceptance in accordance with the terms and conditions described in the Invitation for Bids. The successful Bidder must enter into the Form Agreement prepared by Needham Town Counsel (Sample Available Online).

The Town may terminate the Contract at any time upon written notice for any reason including its own convenience or for cause, including but not limited to, failure to perform the work required under the contact, failure to document satisfactorily to the Town amounts being charged, failure to have any necessary local, State or Federal licenses and/or permits, failure to pay any and all required taxes, failure to comply with any local, State or Federal regulations pertaining to services to be provided, failure to promptly correct any performance or lack of performance which conflicts with the Town's use, and failure for satisfactory behavior of all staff and management. In the case of a termination for cause, the Town shall give the Contractor a written notice as provided in the Agreement.

1.03 Pre-Bid Conference and Requests for Interpretation

Refer to Procurement in Brief for details.

Bidders shall promptly raise the issue of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error, which they may discover upon examination of the bid documents, the work site or any other conditions which apply to the work.

Inquiries concerning any part of this Bid shall be directed to the individual(s) listed under the Procurement in Brief. Bidders should note that oral communications are not binding on the Town and only written responses by the Town will be considered. All requests/questions must be submitted in writing. Questions may be delivered by hand, fax or email as referenced under the Procurement in Brief by the deadline. Questions that may be asked during any pre-bid conference should also be sent in writing in order to receive an official response. Requests properly presented that in the opinion of the Town require interpretation, correction, or change in the Bid Documents will result in an issuance of an Addendum to the Bid Documents. Such Addendum shall subsequently become part of the contract. The Town will forward responses to all persons who are on record as receiving the bid package.

Questions received after the due date will not be responded to unless the Town determines it is necessary.

Bidders, please allow enough time for hand delivery or facsimile transmissions.

1.04 Information About Changes to the Bid (Addenda)

In the event that changes/additions are made to this bid, an addendum will be issued to every person (entity) on record as receiving the bid package. Addenda will be emailed, if an email address was not provided, then it will be faxed. If a fax number was not provided, then the addenda will be mailed.

Addenda will also be posted to the website. Please check back on the website for addendums before submitting your bid to the Town. Bidders may not be notified individually of Addendums.

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1.05 Bid Submission

The bidder shall submit his/her proposal upon the bid forms supplied within these specifications. The bidder shall specify the unit prices as requested for each bid item. All bids shall be signed correctly with ink; in order to qualify, the bidder must provide bids for each required item within a section. All bids shall be submitted to the Director of Administration, Town of Needham, Administration Office, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. Each bid shall be sealed in an envelope on which is clearly indicated: Name & Address of Bidder, IFB 25DPW279C, Well #1A Redevelopment, due 1:00pm, May 8, 2025. All submitted bids shall include Invitation for Bids, Bid Information, Bid Scope of Work, and all Addenda issued, and all portions of the BID FORMS must be completed and submitted in order for a submission to be deemed acceptable. Bidders will submit insurance certificates validating current coverage at the time of bid submission. Bids received at the Administration Office after the time of opening of bids designated in the IFB will be returned to the bidder unopened. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following the bid submission deadline in the Charles River Room at the Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492.

1.06 Bid Deposit

All bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit in an amount that is not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the bid. They shall be made payable to the Town of Needham and shall be in the form of certified check, treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, or a bid bond issued by a surety licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid.

1.07 Bid Form

All bids must be made on the attached bid forms.

Bids shall be firm for the duration of the contract. No price adjustments will be allowed. Fuel surcharges or vehicle charges or adjustments will not be allowed. Payment for materials and/or service will be made only after satisfactory performance or all requirements of the specification and upon approval by the Director of Public Works or their designate. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, wholly or in part, and to make the award in the best interest of the Town.

1.08 Bond Requirements

Labor and Materials Bond (Payment Bond)

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149, § 29, the Contractor shall furnish a payment bond from a surety company qualified to do business under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and satisfactory to the Town, in an amount of one half of the total Contract price for payment for labor performed or furnished and materials used or employed therein, when the Contract is executed. The payment bond shall be on the form provided by the Town.

It is distinctly agreed and understood that any changes made in the drawings and specifications for this work, whether such changes increase or decrease the amount of work required, or any change in the manner or time of payments made by the Town to the Contractor, shall in no way void, release or affect the liability and surety on the bond given by the Contractor.

1.09 Insurance Requirement

Insurance Certificates are required indicating coverage for general liability, property damage, and workers’ compensation as outlined in Sample Agreement available online and must include the Town of Needham as additionally insured (at time of award). The selected bidder shall take out and maintain during the life of this contract Workers’ Compensation Insurance for all employees employed on the site of this project, in a manner and to the extent provided by Chapter 152 of the General Laws, and shall provide the Town with written evidence showing compliance with this statute at the time of award.

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The selected Bidder shall indemnify and save the Town harmless from and against all claims, suits, damages, and outlays resulting from or by reason of loss, damage or injury of or to any person or property, wherever located which shall be caused by any action or operation under this agreement.

1.10 OSHA Training

The bidder certifies that all employees to be employed at the worksite shall have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is at least ten (10) hours in duration at the time the employee begins work and shall furnish documentation of successful completion of said course with the first certified payroll report for each employee (Chapter 306 of the Acts of 2004).

1.11 DCAMM Certification

DCAMM Certification as a General Contractor for this project is not required.

1.12 Statement of Compliance

The Contractor shall submit a Statement of Compliance stating that persons employed by the award recipient are paid in accordance with the provisions of Sections 26 to 27H of Chapter 149 of the General Laws (i.e. “The Prevailing Wage Law”). The selected Bidder will not be permitted to either assign or underlet the contract, nor assign either legally or equitably any monies there under, or its claim thereto without the previous written consent of the Town.

1.13 Prevailing Wage Rates

The state prevailing wage law, MGL Chapter 149, Section 27B requires contractors and subcontractors to submit certified payroll records to the Town. Contractors and subcontractors must submit weekly payroll records either by (1) first class mail, or (2) electronic mail. Furthermore, every weekly submittal of payroll records must contain a signed statement by the employer that indicates (1) that the records are correct, and (2) the rate of wages that each worker receives. Please feel free to contact the Department of Labor Standards at (617) 626-6953 if you have any questions. Questions about enforcement of the prevailing wage law may be directed to the Attorney General’s Fair Labor and Business Practices Division at (617) 727-3465.

1.14 Duration of Bid Prices

All bids are to remain valid for 90 days after the opening of the bids.

1.15 Contractor Selection

The Town will review all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based upon the total bid price. The Town reserves to itself the right to accept or reject any and all bids, or to allow or deny variations from these specifications.

In the event that there is a tie bid between two (2) responsible and eligible bidders, the award of the contract will be determined by a coin toss. The bidder’s whose submission was received earliest shall be assigned “Heads” in the coin toss. In the event that there is a tie bid with three (3) or more responsible and eligible bidders, the award shall be made by a draw by lot limited to those bidders. The coin toss/draw by lot shall be scheduled within two (2) business days from when it was determined by the Town to be a tie bid. The bidders involved shall be given an opportunity to attend. The coin toss/drawing shall be witnessed by at least three (3) Town officials. The tie breaker event shall be held at the location of bid submission during regular business hours.

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Upon bidder selection, the Town of Needham will request required documents, including any insurances and bonds, then email the contract package to be signed by the Bidder. The Town of Needham will then counter sign the contracts and will return one complete contract to the Bidder. The Town’s Standard Contract is available online. Bidders are expected to review the sample contract “Short Form Agreement”.

Unless otherwise noted by the Town, the terms and conditions contained therein are NOT negotiable.

It is the intention of the Town of Needham not to award a contract under this or any other proposal if the Contractor cannot furnish satisfactory evidence that he/she has the ability and experience to perform this class of work and that he/she has sufficient capital and equipment to enable him/her to prosecute the work successfully and to complete it within the time named in the contract. The Town of Needham reserves the right to reject this or any other proposal or to award the contract as is deemed to be to the best interest of said Town.

1.16 General Safety, Licenses, & Performance

The Contractor’s personnel working on this project must hold all necessary licenses and permits to perform the work required under this contract as required by the Town of Needham under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulations. The contractor must submit the names and all qualifying materials of the site supervisor that will be assigned to this project. All work will be done in accordance with applicable industry standards, codes, and regulations, and/or manufacturer's specifications. Contractor is responsible for providing adequate safety measures during work to ensure protection of life and property. Any Town buildings, grounds and surrounding property damaged by the selected contractor will be restored to its original state, at the cost of the selected contractor.

The contractor shall be informed that there is a thirty (30) day cancellation clause in this contract for improper service. Complaints not rectified within a reasonable length of time from day of notice as determined by the Town may cause the Town to notify the Contractor by registered or certified mail that the contract will be cancelled thirty days from the date of the letter. Any defective workmanship shown to be caused by improper or faulty installation shall cause the Contractor to correct, repair and/or replace all material and labor at no cost to the Town. The Contractor will warrant that all workmanship shall be first class and shall be performed by persons qualified and licensed in their respective trades.

Any additional work that is performed beyond this agreement must be approved by the appropriate Town authority. The absence of approval from the appropriate Town authority will be considered a violation of the contract.

1.17 Site Maintenance and Inspection

The selected contractor will be responsible for maintaining the work site in a safe and orderly fashion on a daily basis. The Contractor is responsible for the proper securing of all items associated with the project, including but not limited to: debris, tools, material, scaffolding, ladders, etc. The Contractor is responsible for the repair or replacement of any item, equipment, space, or area which may be damaged by the Contractor during the execution of this project. The contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of all debris and materials generated from this project.

1.18 Private Property

Before any work is performed on private property, the Contractor must have in their possession a RIGHT OF ENTRY form signed by the property Owner. The Town may assist the Contractor in obtaining permission.

1.19 Dig Safe Law

Before proceeding with excavation operations, the Contractor shall notify the State of Massachusetts Underground Plant Damage Prevention System (Dig Safe) at 1-888-344-7233 and shall make such supplemental investigations.

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1.20 Private Utilities Coordination

Coordination with private utilities is the sole responsibility of the Contractor (including natural gas, electricity, telephone, cable, etc.). The contractor shall be responsible for notifying Dig Safe prior to any start of work. Any assistance the Town may offer in coordinating with private utilities shall not absolve the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with private utilities as necessary to accomplish the contract work. The contractor shall be responsible and liable for all damages to the existing utilities and structures.

1.21 Public Utilities Coordination

Coordination with public utilities is the sole responsibility of the Contractor (including water, sewer, and drain). The contractor shall be responsible to call the Water, Sewer & Drain Inspectors at least 48 hours prior to the start of work to schedule said inspections at 781-455-7550, Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. The Water Sewer, & Drains Inspectors must inspect the work. Any assistance the Town may offer in coordinating the public utilities shall not absolve the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with public utilities as necessary to accomplish the contract work. The contractor shall be responsible and liable for all damages to the existing utilities and structures. At the Contractors request the Town will supply water from hydrants for work. The use and operation of Town of Needham fire hydrants is restricted to Town employees only. The Town will set up a fire hydrant connection assembly each day to supply water as needed. The contractor is responsible for proper connection to the hydrant assembly and may operate the click valve only.

1.22 Traffic Controls

The Contractor shall furnish all local Police Officers to direct traffic and to keep the traffic off any part of the roadway in which construction is being carried out on, as, in the opinion of the Engineer are necessary for such purpose. Arrangements for officers shall be made well in advance of the work schedule for each day. If for any reason the Contractor cancels work for that day, and the Needham Police Department is not given advance notice, the Contractor will be responsible for that officer's wages. If the Contractor has performed work that has not been accepted by the town and has to be redone to meet the specification, then the Contractor is responsible for the expense of the police details due to poor workmanship or warrantee issues. Except in the instance above, the Owner will reimburse the Contractor for all other police details. The contractor must submit payments directly to the Needham Police Department or other police department’s that have supplied officers to the job site and supply copies of invoices showing invoice has been paid to the Department of Public Works as proof of payment.

1.23 Material Disposal

The Contractor, at no additional cost to the Town, shall dispose of all material that has been removed from each location.

1.24 Quantities

Unless otherwise stated, the quantities set forth herein are ESTIMATES ONLY. Any quantities indicated on the Bid Price Form or elsewhere in the bid package are estimates only and are given solely as a basis for the comparison of bids. The Vendor shall have no claim for additional compensation, or refuse to do the work called for, or provide the requested items, by reason of the actual quantities involved being greater or lesser by any amount than those called for in the bid.

The Contractor will bill the Town only for the actual quantities used, based on the unit price provided in the bid for that item, whether that actual quantity is lesser than or in excess of the estimated quantities on the Bid Price Form.

1.25 Subcontracting

The Contractor shall keep the work under their personal control and shall not assign by power of attorney or otherwise, or sublet the work or any part thereof, without the previous written consent of the Owner.

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Should the Contractor require the services of one or more sub-contractors, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner, at the time of submittal of bids, the name and references for the sub-contractor(s) for review and approval by the Owner. Said sub-contractor(s) shall not begin any work or bring any equipment, etc., onto the site until such approval is given. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor sub-contract more than forty percent of the work on the project. The Contractor shall be responsible for the operations of any sub-contractor(s) and the sub-contractor shall be subject to the directions of the Contractor’s Project Supervisor.

1.26 Invoices & Reporting

Upon verification that the work has been completed, invoices must be sent to Town of Needham, Finance and Administration Division, Department of Public Works, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 or to dpwadmin@needhamma.gov. Each bill shall contain a cover sheet listing the broken-out labor and materials cost, and back-up documents including materials costs, and other relevant information. Certified payroll will be required. Invoices shall not be processed for payment until the above information is provided in a format acceptable to the Director of Administration or their designee. Invoices for on-call services must specify the cost of labor, hours worked, and cost of materials for each project. Invoices shall be itemized by units and by location or project.

1.27 Payment

Payment shall be made on the amount of work performed based upon the unit prices placed on the bid forms. Payment shall be made upon submission of an invoice and acceptance of the work by the Director of Public Works, or their designated agent. The payment of these amounts shall be considered full and complete payment for all labor, material, and equipment necessary, including traffic control, to perform the specified work.

The Town will not be responsible for payment of any charges not itemized to the Town’s satisfaction. Pre-payment is NOT allowed. Invoices must include the Town’s purchase order number.

Invoices for additional services must include the date and times of the work, the type of the services performed; the number of hours or units to be charged, and the name of the person who authorized the work.

1.28 CORI/SORI

See Article 30 of Sample Agreement.

1.29 Supplemental Equal Opportunity Anti-Discrimination & Affirmative Action Program

This contract is subject to the Supplemental Equal Opportunity Anti-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Program (EEO/AA) provisions attached to the Project Manual.

1.30 Submission Requirements

Quality Requirements

All bidders must furnish proof of a minimum of three (3) continuous years in business.

All bidders must provide owner contact information for five (5) projects of similar nature and scope completed within the last year.

The bidder shall provide a list of all equipment they own that will be available for use on this project. This list shall include make, model, year, and SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF BID

SUBMITTAL.

The bidder shall submit their proposal upon the bid forms supplied within these specifications. The bidder shall specify the unit prices as requested for each bid item. All bids shall be signed correctly with ink; in order to qualify, the bidder must provide bids for each required item within a section.

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Submission Requirements

1. The bid is to be submitted and addressed as follows: Director of Administration, PSAB, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492.

2. The bid is to be clearly marked IFB 25DPW279C, Well #1A Redevelopment.

3. Bidder must acknowledge all addenda related to this IFB, if any.

4. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form A: Bid Form or an exact copy, signed by an individual authorized to negotiate for and contractually bind the Bidder. All prices must be reflective of all costs for delivery. No price adjustments will be allowed. Fuel surcharges or vehicle surcharges or adjustments will not be allowed.

5. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form B: Bidder Information Response form.

6. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form C: Authentication Form.

7. Bidder must submit a signed Bid Form D: Certificate of Good Faith.

8. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form E: Certificate of Compliance with Massachusetts Tax Laws or Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

9. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form F: Certificate of Compliance for Public Construction More than $10,000.00.

10. Bidder must provide the required number of references. These five (5) references must be for well cleaning projects completed by the Contractor utilizing the specified methods within the last year.

Information to be provided includes the Owner’s name, address, contact name, phone number, project description and dates of service. (sample format included in bid package as Bid Form G).

11. Bidder must provide a list of equipment available for use on this project. Please note that equipment not conforming to the criteria detailed in the specifications will not be accepted for use.

12. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form H: Certificate of Authority (attached) or Corporate Resolution; if applicable.

13. Bidder must submit a list of all equipment they own that will be utilized during the performance of this project (as described above).

14. Bids must be received and time stamped no later than the deadline stated in the Procurement Schedule (Where and When Bids are Due). LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

15. A Bid Deposit is required.

16. Delivery will be at the expense of the Bidder. Any and all damages that may occur due to packaging or shipping will be at the sole responsibility of the Bidder.

17. Any additional requirements as required in the Scope of Service.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the best interests of the Town and to waive minor informalities.

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PART 2 – SCOPE OF WORK

2.01 General

Under these specifications, it is intended that the CONTRACTOR shall furnish all necessary equipment, labor and supplies required to recondition both the well and pumping equipment in service for the Needham Water Department’s Production Well No. 1A. All information which the BIDDER may require may be secured by means of a personal site visit to the Charles River water treatment facility.

Arrangement for such a visit may be made by contacting the Water Treatment Facility Manager.

2.02 Safety

The Contractor’s field employees must all have current OSHA 10-Hour Training to be permitted on site.

Due to the use of heavy equipment, the use of hazardous chemicals, the presence of potential overhead and electrical hazards, the Contractor’s field crew MUST consist of a 2-MAN CREW for ALL on-site activities including accessing the pump station, removal & reinstallation of the permanent pumping equipment, installation and removal of the developing tools, all chemical handling including surface preparation, injection, pumping and neutralization, and all mechanical surging and pumping activities.

2.03 Hours of Work

Normal hours of work shall be between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified. No work shall be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, or any other times other than normal hours of work without express permission from the Director of Public Works or their designee. All work in this contract will be identified by the Director of Public Works and shall be constructed in accordance with Town specifications or as directed by the Director.

2.04 Supervision

The contractor shall designate a project supervisor in writing upon a receipt of awarded contract. Any change in supervision shall require the prior approval in writing of the Director of Public Works or their designee. Failure of the Contractor complying with this requirement may result in the Town, after one written warning, and at its sole option, charging a penalty of $200 per day until an approved project supervisor is on site. The project supervisor shall be present at each project during the execution of work.

Once project has begun, the Contractor shall pursue and coordinate all work in a continuous and diligent manner until all work is completed, unless otherwise directed by the Director of Public Works or their designee. The contractor shall employ a minimum of 2 competent workers on site daily. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a penalty of $200 per business day of noncompliance as determined by the Director of Public Works.

2.05 Specifications

Equipment

The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, and erect at the site all necessary rigging and miscellaneous equipment to accomplish the repairs. This will include a hoist/crane rig capable of pulling the submersible motor and pumping equipment. The development rig MUST include a hydraulically-operated surging piston with variable stroke length between 1-6 feet to provide a reciprocating surging action in the well automatically. Use of a Cable Tool rig is NOT acceptable. The equipment shall also be capable of a stroke frequency up to 30 strokes per minute. The work will be performed by the Contractor’s personnel with equipment owned by the Contractor and shall not be subcontracted.

Bidders are required to include a list of equipment available for use on this project with their bid.

Please note that equipment not conforming to the criteria detailed in the specifications will not be accepted for use.

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Preliminary Test

Prior to pulling the pumping equipment, the Contractor shall conduct a test of the well and pumping equipment by isolating the well from the system, connecting a temporary discharge line and orifice pipe to the station blow off line or yard hydrant, and operating the existing pumps at a minimum of four (4) different flow rates to establish a baseline for the evaluation of the effectiveness of the cleaning effort.

Vibration, voltage, and amperage readings are also to be collected and recorded during the pre-cleaning testing procedures.

Pre-Cleaning Video Inspection

Once the pumping equipment has been removed from the well, the Contractor will conduct a closed-circuit video inspection of the well to examine the condition of both the well casing and screen. During the inspection the well is to be pumped to waste by the Contractor at a rate sufficient to remove any floating debris to allow for the clearest possible view of the well. The equipment shall be capable of viewing the inside of the complete well from top to bottom and transmitting the image to a monitor located at the wellhead. The camera to be used MUST be portable, full color (black and white will not be acceptable) and capable of including an audio description of the inspection. The Contractor shall notify the Town prior to performing the inspection, and a DVD copy of the inspection shall be provided upon its completion. The video inspection shall be performed by the Contractor’s personnel and shall not be subcontracted.

Equipment primarily designed for sewer or tunnel inspection will not be allowed.

Well Redevelopment

The Contractor shall redevelop the well through a combination of individual chemical treatments, mechanical surging, high volume backwashing and pumping. The development equipment to be used MUST include a minimum of three (3) full diameter blocks (two in the screen and one in the casing), an end-suction turbine pump, a calibrated orifice for the measurement of the flow rate and a minimum 1,500-gallon temporary holding tank to be used for the storage and neutralization of the redevelopment chemicals.

The well will be redeveloped and chemically treated as follows:

1st Treatment – Once the pumping equipment has been removed, and the pre-cleaning video inspection completed, the CONTRACTOR shall pre-treat the well by jetting the interior of the screen with a high pressure stream of water to remove soft materials and break apart hardened mineral deposits from the screen surface. The jetting tool is to be set within the well along with either a submersible or centrifugal pump. Once set, the jetting tool will be raised and lowered through the well screen covering the entire length of screen on each pass. Throughout the jetting process, the submersible/centrifugal pump will be used to pump debris loosened out of the well. Wastewater pumped from the well will be directed to a temporary holding tank where the solids will we allowed to settle out prior to discharge of the water on-site at a location acceptable to the Town.

2nd Treatment – Upon removal of the jetting equipment, the surge-block development tools will be set, and prior to the placement of any chemicals, the well will be surged for a period of one (1) hour and then pumped to waste to remove any loose debris from the interior of the screen & casing. Place in the well screen a solution consisting of 20-degree baume Muriatic Acid and NuWell 310 Bio-Acid Enhancer. A sufficient amount of Acid shall be placed in the well to provide an Acid concentration in the entire screen and gravel pack of 15%. The NuWell 310 shall be added at a rate of 2.5 gallons per 55 gallons of Acid. Once the solution has been placed in the well it shall be forced into formation by the addition of 1,500 gallons of potable water. The Acid/NW310 solution shall then be surged, pumped and backwashed for a minimum of 4 hours. The high-volume backwash effort shall include the recirculation of unspent Acid/NW310 solution into the well through the developing tools. Each backwash event should include a quantity of not less than 1,000 gallons of the chemical solution being forced back into the screened section of the well.

Once the treatment is complete, the well will be pumped to waste while surging, into the temporary settling tank provided by the CONTRACTOR. After settlement, the Acid solution will be neutralized to a pH of at least 6.0 by the addition of Soda Ash and then discharged to waste on-site

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at the location designated by the Town. A detailed record of the neutralization data shall be maintained and submitted with the final report. In calculating the amount of chemicals required, the screen length plus 5' shall be considered as a base. The gravel pack shall be considered to have a porosity of 50% and allowance should be made to fill both the screen and the gravel pack with chemicals.

3rd Treatment – Once the acid solution has been pumped from the well, the Contractor shall treat the well using a wetting agent to remove formation fines, silts and clays. They shall place 1 gallon of Nu Well 220 (Johnson Screen) per 1,000 gallons of well volume. Once the solution has been placed in the well it shall be forced into the formation by the addition of 500 gallons of water. The well shall be surged, pumped and backwashed (as described above) for a minimum of 4 hours, the solution pumped from the well, neutralized as needed, and discharged to waste on-site.

4th Treatment - Once the wetting agent solution has been pumped from the well, the Contractor shall place in the well sufficient Sodium Hypochlorite solution to provide a minimum concentration of 200 ppm. The total volume of the chlorine solution shall be 3 times the volume of the water in the screen and gravel pack. Immediately following the injection of the chlorine, the well will be surged without pumping to distribute the solution through both the screen and gravel pack.

Following this surging effort, the solution is to be forced into the formation by the addition of 1,500 gallons of water. Whenever possible the solution shall remain in the well overnight and be surged, pumped and backwashed (as described above) for a minimum of 4 hours before pumping to waste.

Following treatment, the chlorine solution will be pumped into a temporary settling tank provided by the Contractor. The Sodium Hypochlorite solution will be neutralized in the Contractor’s temporary holding tank with Sodium Bisulfite until a chlorine residual of <5ppm is achieved. The neutralized solution will then be discharged to waste on-site at the location designated by the Town. A detailed record of the neutralization data shall be maintained and submitted with the final report.

Additional Treatments - At the completion of each chemical treatment, a brief 30-minute pumping test shall be conducted to provide an estimate of the development results. The test MUST be completed using the end suction turbine pump and calibrated orifice pipe. No other methods of pumping or flow measurement will be permitted. Upon completion of each treatment, an analysis of the development results shall be made with the Town. The decision of whether to provide additional chemical treatments will be made at that time.

Post-Cleaning Video Inspection

Following completion of the reconditioning work, a second video inspection of the well casing and screen will be completed in the same manner and with the same equipment as the pre-cleaning inspection.

Reassembly and Reinstallation

The Contractor shall reassemble and install the reconditioned pumping units in the well, being careful to maintain proper alignment with the existing pump foundation and discharge piping.

Final Test of Wells and Equipment

Following the installation of the pump in the well, the Contractor shall conduct a 2-hour pump test of the well and its equipment, comparing the results of this test with the capacity of the well prior to its reconditioning. Voltage and amperage measurements shall be taken and recorded, together with pump discharge pressure, static and pumping water levels, and capacities at four (4) operating points of the pumps.

Report

Upon completion of all work, a letter report detailing the work completed. Information to be included in the report includes the following:

• Complete details of the results of the daily testing throughout the redevelopment process and

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redevelopment chemicals, including quantities used and a detail of any repair parts furnished.

• A separate report shall be made detailing the post-cleaning flow tests on the well and pumping equipment showing all pertinent well, pump, and motor information as well as all field test data collected and a plot of the current pump performance.

• Copies of the pre- and post-cleaning video inspections shall be furnished to the Water Division in DVD format.

Salvage

All pump parts and equipment removed from the existing work and not required to be reinstalled in the new work shall remain the property of the Town.

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PART 3 – CHECKLIST AND REQUIRED FORMS FOR SUBMISSION

Company Name: ___________________________________________________

Bidder has completed and returned the Acknowledgment of Receipt form (via fax or email).

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form A: Bid Price Form or an exact copy.

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form B: Bidder Information Response form.

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form C: Authentication Form.

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form D: Certificate of Good Faith.

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form E: Certificate of Compliance with Massachusetts Tax Laws or Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form F: Certificate of Compliance for Public Construction More than $10,000.00.

Bidder has provided at least five (5) references on the Bid Form G: Professional Reference

Form of which at least 3 are governmental units (municipal/county/regional district/state agency/special district).

Bidder has provided a list of equipment available for use on this project. Please note that equipment not conforming to the criteria detailed in the specifications will not be accepted for use.

If the bid submission is signed by someone other than the Owner/President of the company, a completed Bid Form H: Certificate of Authority of Corporate Resolution for the person who signed the proposal or a valid Corporate Resolution stating the individual has the authority to submit the proposal on behalf of the Company and can bind the Company to the contract if awarded.

The Bid Deposit (Bond) enclosed.

Bidder acknowledged all addenda, if any Addendum Number 1 dated ____________________ Addendum Number 2 dated ____________________ Addendum Number 3 dated ____________________ Addendum Number 4 dated ____________________ Addendum Number 5 dated ____________________

This form must be completed and filed with bid submission

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Bid Form A: Bid Sheet

Bid Item Unit Price Unit Type

Estimated Quantity

Total Anticipated

Cost

A Mobilization - Demobilization $

B Remove, Reinstall, & Test Pumping Equipment $

C Set, Maintain, Pull Developing Tools $

D Disassemble, Clean, & Inspect Pumping Equipment $

E Jetting Application $

F Machine Time for Redevelopment Hour X 70

(minimum) $

G Closed Circuit Video Inspections (Pre & Post) $

Chemicals for Redevelopment

H Muriatic Acid Gallon X 220 $

I NuWell 310 Gallon X 10 $

J NuWell 220 Gallon X 3 $

K Sodium Hypochlorite Gallon X 5 $

L Neutralization Chemicals $

M Total Estimated Cost for Well Redevelopment (Sum A:L) $

Bidder Acknowledges Addenda #: _______________________________

Company Name: _________________________________________ Number of Years in Business: _____

Address: _________________________________________

Authorized Signature: _________________________________________

Printed Name & Title: _________________________________________

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Bid Form B: Bidder Information Response

Legal Name of the Bidder: ____________________________________________________________

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Company Address: _________________________________________________________________

City State Zip: ____________________________________________________________________

Company Web Address: _____________________________________________________________

Company Telephone: ________________________ Company Fax Number: ____________________

State of Incorporation (Date): ________________________________________________________

If the bidder is a partnership, give full names and addresses of all partners; and if an individual, give residential address if different from business address.

Company Contacts – Required

Individual submitting the bid: (This is the individual who should sign the Certificate of Good Faith)

Name: _________________________________ Title: __________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________ Fax Number: _______________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Individual to be contacted about the bid: (If different from the individual submitting the bid)

Name: _________________________________ Title: __________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________ Fax Number: _______________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Best Times to Contact: _____________________________________________________________

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Individual authorized to contractually bind the company: (This will be the individual whose name and title will appear in the contract documents and will execute the contract if the contract is awarded to the company)

Name: _________________________________ Title: __________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________ Fax Number: _______________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Best Times to Contact: _____________________________________________________________

1. Has the bid been signed by a person legally authorized to commit the Bidder (Company) to the contract, if awarded? Yes No

2. Is the Bidder prepared to provide the insurances as required? Yes No

3. Has the Bidder placed any conditions or restrictions with its bid to the Town which conflict with the Scope of Services? (If yes, the bid may be deemed conditional.) Yes No

4. Has the Bidder identified any and all exceptions to the Town’s specifications and are they included in the submission? Yes No

5. Is the Bidder prepared to execute the Town’s contract, if awarded? Yes No

Signature of the Bidder: ______________________________________________________________

Printed Name and Title of Signatory: ____________________________________________________

Date: ________________

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Bid Form C: Authentication Form Well #1A Redevelopment

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The undersigned agrees that, if selected as the Contractor for any or all of the above bid items, the Contractor shall be obligated to provide those services in accordance with the terms of these specifications at the bid price upon receipt of a fully executed contract.

Name of Bidder: _________________________________________________________________

Address:…