GU-26-Q17 RFP.pdf

CITY OF GROTON

GROTON UTILITIES

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

AND

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

WELL DRILLING SERVICES

Due: October 19, 2026

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

CITY OF GROTON, CONNECTICUT

GROTON UTILITIES

WELL DRILLING SERVICES

GROTON, CONNECTICUT

PROPOSAL GU-26-Q17

The City of Groton, Department of Utilities are requesting formal proposal for “WELL DRILLING SERVICES” in accordance with the following specifications and information.

Sealed Proposal for the above work will be received at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 295 Meridian St, Groton, Connecticut 06340 until 2:00PM., prevailing time, on October 19, 2026 at which place and time said proposal will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Modifications to the Contract Documents will be made only by written Addenda, duly issued by City of Groton - Groton Utilities. Addenda, if issued, will be posted to the City of Groton and State of Connecticut CTSource websites, no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the date fixed for opening of bids. Bid modifications and withdrawal are allowed up to the time of bid opening.

Contractors interested in submitting a bid for the above-described work must submit their bid on a prescribed Bid Form, provided for this purpose with the Specifications. All blank spaces shall be filled in, in ink or typewritten.

Contracts will be compared and awarded on the basis of (1) the lowest, responsible, responsive and qualified bidder, (2) the experience and past performance of the Contractor. The City of Groton Utilities Commission reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids should the Commission deem it to be in the public interest to do so, or to delete or reduce the scope of any work in order to bring the cost within available funds.

All prospective bidders shall take note that the City of Groton - Groton Utilities is exempt from the payment of State of Connecticut sales tax.

Dated this 23rd Day of September, 2026.

City of Groton - Groton Utilities

Dominic Jengo Purchasing Agent

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page Numbers

Information for Respondents .................................................................. 5 -- 12

1.0 General Information

2.0 Proposals

3.0 Pre-Proposal Conference

4.0 Respondent Qualification

5.0 Acceptance or Rejection of Proposal

6.0 Supplemental Information

7.0 Contents for Each Proposal

8.0 Exception to Specifications

9.0 Equipment Rejection

10.0 Inquiries

11.0 Basis for Selection of Respondent

12.0 Proposal Alterations/Sidetrack Agreements

13.0 Affirmative Action

14.0 Insurance

15.0 Conditions

16.0 OSHA Lock Out Tag Out Standard Requirements; Hazard

Communication Requirements

17.0 Ambiguity

General Conditions .................................................................................. 13 -- 20 Article 1 Definitions Article 2 Terms Article 3 Indemnification Article 4 Insurance Requirements Article 5 Bonding Requirements Article 6 Waiver Article 7 Default and Termination Article 8 Independent Contractor Article 9 Arbitration Article 10 Health and Safety Article 11 Licenses, Permits and Fees Article 12 Non-Assignment Article 13 Successors and Assigns Article 14 Notices Article 15 Venue and Governing Law Article 16 Severability Article 17 Amendments and Modifications

Technical Specifications

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Section Page Numbers

Mandatory Proposal Forms Form 1 General Information and Qualifications Form 2 Statement of Technical Approach……………………….23 Form 3 Project Experience Most Representative of and Similar to City of Groton - Groton Utilities Form 4 Other Project Experiences Form 5 Unit Cost Proposal Form 6 Certifications ................................................................ 27 -- 29

Exhibits I Form of Contract

INFORMATION FOR RESPONDENTS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Purpose

This Request for Proposals is being issued to solicit proposals from qualified respondents willing to provide services for the installation of two (2) permanent water quality monitor wells. The site location is along Route 214 (Stoddards Wharf Road) in Ledyard CT.

The defined terms in the General Conditions shall apply to all contract documents.

1.2 Scope

The service involves assisting City of Groton - Groton Utilities in establishing two (2) groundwater monitor wells at the location shown on the attached plans. Wells are expected to be installed by use of hollow stem augers, be 45 feet deep, unless shallower refusal is encountered, and constructed of 2-inch PVC casing and screen.

Each well shall have a 10 ft. length of 2-inch PVC Schedule 40 screen with 2-inch PVC Schedule 40 riser pipe, media sand around the screen, a 2-foot bentonite seal, a steel protective casing set in concrete, and extending approximately 3 ft. to 4 ft. above ground level with a lockable cover.

Standard penetration test samples are to be taken / recovered at 5-foot intervals, with a written log provided to Groton Utilities. Soil samples for each interval are to be tested by the contractor with results provided to Groton Utilities along with the boring log for each well. Development water and drill cuttings may be discharged at each well site but must be discharged in a northerly direction onto Groton Utilities property.

Drill locations will be staked out by Groton Utilities and will be accessible only by track mounted / bombardier type equipment. While no buried utilities are expected to be encountered on site, Groton Utilities will provide "Call Before You Dig" services.

At a minimum the consultant upon award of the contract shall perform the following tasks:

1. Meet with Department personnel & Engineer to discuss the project approach.

2. Review the map and address site access.

3. Perform services before the end of December 2026.

4. Access the site via City’s right-of-way and in coordination with Groton Utili-ties.

Project area is Class I Watershed Land, adjacent to a public drinking wa-ter supply.

5. Install two permanent water quality monitoring wells.

6. Work in a safe manner and attend a brief mandatory safety training session with Groton Utilities’ safety manager.

7. Keep a spill response kit on site in case of emergency.

Groton Utilities will be responsible for general supervision and assistance for site access; The contractor will be responsible for notifying GU with ETA and provide spill kits with absorbent materials.

The Contractor will be required to complete the work by the end of December 2026. A Purchase Order will be provided.

2.0 PROPOSALS

2.1 Submission

Sealed Bids for the above work will be received at the office of the City of Groton Purchasing Department, 295 Meridian St, Groton, Connecticut 06340 until 2:00PM., prevailing time, on October 19th, 2026 at which place and time said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals received after that date and time would not be considered. A physical submission is required, emailed submissions will not be accepted.

Proposals must be submitted on the blank forms furnished, and shall be in a sealed envelope, marked “City of Groton - Groton Utilities, WELL DRILLING SERVICES RFP, and GU-26-Q17]” made to the attention of: Purchasing Agent.

2.2 Proposal Completion

Three (3) original sets of proposal forms must be complete at the time of submission and signed by the respondent. Blank spaces in each proposal form together with appropriate schedules must be completed in full, in ink or typewritten. If a price already entered by the respondent on the proposal form is to be altered, it shall be crossed out with ink and the new price entered above or below it, and initialed by the respondent in ink. Any other alteration, erasure, or interlineation of the documents or the specifications, or failure to prepare or submit it in accordance with these instructions shall render the proposal irregular and subject to rejection.

A corporation shall execute the proposal by its duly authorized officers in accordance with its corporate bylaws. The parent corporation of the successful respondent, if applicable, shall be required to execute the Contract for the purpose of guaranteeing and insuring the full and faithful compliance of the respondent.

If the respondent is a joint venture consisting of a combination of entities, each joint venturer shall execute the proposal.

Anyone signing a proposal as an agent of another or others must submit with his proposal, legal evidence of his authority to do so.

2.3 Withdrawal of Proposals

Proposals may be withdrawn by written authorization from City of Groton - Groton Utilities if, and only if, City of Groton - Groton Utilities, one (1) day or more prior to the deadline established for receipt of proposals, receives a withdrawal request. No respondent may withdraw its proposal for a period of 60 days after the actual date of the opening of proposals, during which time prices will be firm.

2.4 Cost for Preparation of Proposals

Costs for the preparation of the proposal are to be borne entirely by the respondent.

They shall not in any way be charged to City of Groton - Groton Utilities. All submissions become the property of the City of Groton - Groton Utilities to use as required to meet the objectives of this Request for Proposals.

3.0 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

There will be no Pre-Proposal Conference for this RFP.

4.0 RESPONDENT QUALIFICATION

Each respondent shall present evidence it normally engages in performing the type of service proposed. The respondent shall make itself thoroughly familiar with the contents of the specifications before submitting its proposal. The respondent automatically acknowledges and accepts all of the provisions and conditions of the specifications. No proposal shall be considered from respondents who are unable to show that they are normally engaged in performing the type of service proposed. The respondent certifies that its service meets all Local, State and Federal regulations applicable to the service. The respondent is responsible for complying with all ordinances, laws and regulations affecting the service and holds City of Groton - Groton Utilities harmless for any claims for damages whether bodily, personal or property due to the avoidance of any requirement of any governing body. All respondents, in order for their proposals to be considered, must not be delinquent on any property tax or fees owed to the City. Respondents shall certify that neither they nor any business entity or corporation fully or partially owned by the respondents are delinquent on City property taxes or fees.

5.0 ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF PROPOSAL

City of Groton - Groton Utilities reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive irregularities and/or informalities in any proposal and to make an award in any manner consistent with law deemed in the best interest of the City.

6.0 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The respondent must submit with the proposal detailed specifications, descriptive literature and all necessary details on the service that it proposes to furnish in order that City of Groton

- Groton Utilities may have full information available when analyzing the Proposals.

7.0 CONTENTS FOR EACH PROPOSAL

The following items must be part of each proposal package. Respondents shall prepare three original sets of proposals in accordance with the following instructions:

A. Qualifications and General Information: Submit the general and business information of the respondents and their partners, and all other information requested in Proposal Form 1.

B. Statement of Technical Approach: The proposal must include a statement on how the respondent will provide WELL DRILLING SERVICES. The respondent must also provide statements about the problems the respondent thinks or believes are likely to arise and the methods proposed to deal with them. This will include at a minimum, such common problems as employee absenteeism, quality control, and response to complaints, vandalism, and ensuring good customer relations. See Proposal Form 2.

C. Resources: Provide an itemized list of the respondent’s resources to be used for this service highlighting the following (See Proposal Form 2):

Number and title of employee resources;

Capacity of each resource;

Experience of each resource;

Schedule of Availability;

Alternates to be provided in the instance primary resource is unavailable;

D. Experiences: State how your firm has completed services in a project most representative and similar to the service requirements described in this specification. See Proposal Form 3. Also provide three additional references describing other project experiences. See Proposal Form 4 (make copies as required).

E. Unit Cost Services Proposal: Pricing should be submitted as a total lump sum for the project as shown on Proposal Form 6.

F. Certifications: All shall be completed in their entirety and executed by an official of the proposing entity authorized to bind the proposing entity. See Proposal Form 7.

Respondents are invited to provide any and all additional information, which it believes, may assist City of Groton - Groton Utilities in the favorable evaluation of the proposal.

8.0 EXCEPTION TO SPECIFICATIONS

If the service offered differs from the provisions contained in this specification, such differences must be explained in detail on the sheets attached to the proposal. If such deviations do not depart from the intent of this notice and are in the best interest of City of Groton - Groton Utilities, the Proposal will receive careful consideration. The absence of written deviations will hold the respondent strictly accountable to City of Groton - Groton Utilities to the specifications as written.

9.0 EQUIPMENT REJECTION

City of Groton - Groton Utilities has the right to reject equipment if they do not meet the intent of the specifications.

10.0 INQUIRIES

Up to and including October 7, 2026 City of Groton - Groton Utilities will accept written comments from prospective respondents requesting explanations of proposal documents.

Comments regarding the proposal shall be directed to Dominic Jengo, Purchasing Agent, at jengod@cityofgroton-ct.gov. Written requests shall be sent to City of Groton - Groton Utilities, 295 Meridian St, Groton, CT 06340 addressed to the attention of Dominic Jengo, Purchasing Agent.

If explanations are to be provided, a written addendum will be posted to the City of Groton and State of Connecticut websites.

Any verbal statements regarding same by any person prior to the award are unauthorized and shall be of no effect and not binding on City of Groton - Groton Utilities.

Addenda issued to prospective respondents prior to date of receipt of proposals shall become a part of the contract documents, and all proposals shall include the work described in the addenda.

No inquiry received after October 7, 2026 will be given consideration.

11.0 BASIS FOR SELECTION OF RESPONDENT

City of Groton - Groton Utilities intends to contract with a single party for the delivery of services.

City of Groton - Groton Utilities retains the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive defects, informalities or irregularities in any Proposal.

Selection of the Contractor will be based on multiple criteria, including the overall benefit to City of Groton - Groton Utilities. Factors which will be considered in the evaluation generally include:

Experience identical to or related to that required under this procurement, that is overall management and experience as reflected in the successful implementation of

WELL DRILLING SERVICES;

Documented ability to provide necessary service upon contract execution;

Demonstrated ability to meet all financial obligations, to perform services even in adverse circumstances, and to obtain financing for performance of the scope of services;

Evidence, in form and substance satisfactory to City of Groton - Groton Utilities, that the respondent (or respondent’s subsidiaries or affiliates) has been in existence providing WELL DRILLING SERVICES;

City of Groton - Groton Utilities evaluation of the proposed prices;

Civil or criminal penalties, judgments, consent orders, settlements or operational fines by duly-authorized State or Federal agencies, or pending litigation or administrative proceedings related to the respondent’s environmental compliance in the last seven

(7) years, and if a corporation, its principals and/or affiliated corporations;

Performance guarantees;

Federal Vehicle Inspections Records as obtained through the Federal Highway

Administration Office of Motor Carriers, and/or other vehicular and driver safety records obtained through the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.

Following the evaluation, a firm, or firms, will be selected for negotiation or all proposals will be rejected.

Although not intended to be an exhaustive list of causes for disqualification, any one or more of the following causes, among others, may be considered sufficient for the disqualification of a respondent and the rejection of its proposal:

Evidence of collusion among respondents;

Lack of competency as revealed by experience, environmental problems, equipment statements, or other factors;

Lack of responsibility as shown by past work;

Default on a previous municipal contract;

A non-responsive or incomplete proposal;

Civil or criminal penalties, judgments, consent orders, settlements or operational fines by duly-authorized State or Federal agencies, or pending litigation or administrative proceedings related to the respondent’s environmental compliance in the last seven

(7) years, and if a corporation, its’ principals and/or affiliated corporations in the last seven (7) years;

Inability to provide the required resources to perform the work.

12.0 PROPOSAL ALTERATIONS/SIDETRACK AGREEMENTS

No alterations or sidetrack agreements changing the specifications shall be valid unless made in writing to City of Groton - Groton Utilities.

13.0 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

City of Groton - Groton Utilities is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. City of Groton - Groton Utilities and any vendor awarded this project shall comply with the regulations of the United States Department of Transportation (Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21), issued in implementation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Statute. 252, 42 United States code 2000d to 2000d-4. Further, City of Groton - Groton Utilities and any respondent awarded this Contract warrants that in the performance of this project, it will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or physical disability, including, but not limited to blindness, unless it is shown to be that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, or the State of Connecticut, and further agrees to provide the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities with such information requested by the Commission concerning the employment practices and procedures of City of Groton - Groton Utilities and any respondent awarded this contract as related to the provisions of this section. (Section 4-114a of the General Statutes of Connecticut as revised.)

14.0 INSURANCE

City of Groton - Groton Utilities has extensive insurance requirements that are to be met in full by providing a certificate of insurance at least ten (10) days prior to the signing of the contract by the respondent awarded the Contract. Any respondent unable to provide the required insurance shall forfeit its right to the contract award and City of Groton - Groton Utilities will reject its proposal. Insurance requirements are specified in the General Conditions portion of this specification.

15.0 CONDITIONS

Each respondent shall fully acquaint itself with conditions relating to the scope and restrictions attending the execution of the work. Respondents shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with the Specifications, Contract Documents, and Groton Utilities. It is also expected that the respondents will obtain information concerning the conditions at locations that may affect their work.

The failure or omission of any respondent to receive or examine any form, instrument, addendum or other document, or to acquaint itself with existing conditions, shall in no way relieve it of any obligations with respect to its proposal or to the contract. City of Groton - Groton Utilities shall make all such documents in its possession available to the respondent.

The respondent shall make its own determination as to conditions and shall assume all risk and responsibility and shall complete the work in and under conditions it may encounter or create, without extra cost to City of Groton - Groton Utilities. City of Groton - Groton Utilities does not warrant the accuracy of the information it provides for the convenience of the respondent.

The respondent’s attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal and State laws, City Ordinances, City Regulations apply. The rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the work to be performed shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the Contract as though written out in full in the contract.

16.0 "OSHA LOCK OUT TAG OUT STANDARD REQUIREMENTS", HAZARD

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION: City of Groton - Groton Utilities requires that any vendor or contractor using hazardous materials or any material that would fall under the OSHA "Right to Know" standard provide a list to the City of Groton - Groton Utilities of those materials that will be used while on City of Groton - Groton Utilities property as well as the material safety data sheets for those products. Conversely, City of Groton - Groton Utilities shall inform the Contractor of where the "Employee Right to Know" station is in the area where they are working so that the Contractor's employees can be aware of any substances that they may encounter while working within Groton’s Utilities workplace.

LOCK-OUT TAG-OUT STANDARD: City of Groton - Groton Utilities requires that any Contractor that maintains or is hired to work on any City of Groton - Groton Utilities equipment abide by the OSHA "Lock Out Tag Out" standard. The Contractor must provide his workers with locks, hasps and keys approved by OSHA for the proper locking and tagging out of equipment from its power source according to the OSHA standard. City of Groton - Groton Utilities is not responsible for providing the contractor with the locks and health and safety plans (HASPs). The contractor is responsible for complying with this standard and assuring that all of his employees comply with it while working on City of Groton - Groton Utilities equipment. City of Groton - Groton Utilities requires that any contractor's equipment brought onto City of Groton - Groton Utilities property by the contractor be properly locked or tagged out from its power source in accordance with the OSHA standard.

17.0 AMBIGUITY

In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in the proposal, City of Groton - Groton Utilities shall have the right to construe such prices in a manner most advantageous to City of Groton - Groton Utilities or to reject the proposal.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are used in this specification:

“Contract” means this WELL DRILLING SERVICES Contract between the City of Groton - Groton Utilities and the Contractor, which includes the following documents, expressly incorporated herein:

The Instructions to respondents;

The General Conditions;

Technical Specifications;

The Contractor’s proposal, and all forms and appendices to it;

Exhibits to this Specification;

Any written addenda or written changes to the foregoing documents agreed to by the parties hereto.

“Contract Documents” This Contract, Instructions to Respondents, General Conditions, Technical Specifications, Exhibits, Contractor’s Proposal, and any addenda or changes to the foregoing documents issued by City of Groton - Groton Utilities before proposals are opened.

“Contractor” means the person, corporation, Limited Liability Company, partnership, or other entity performing under a contract with City of Groton - Groton Utilities.

“Hours of operation” are Monday through Friday 0700 to 1500 hours. No work on City Holidays.

ARTICLE 2

TERM

The term of this Contract will commence at contract execution and shall expire upon completion of tasks as agreed upon.

ARTICLE 3

INDEMNIFICATION

To the extent provided by law, the Contractor, subcontractor and any of their employees, officers, directors, volunteers, or associates involved in the project, shall indemnify, pay for the cost of defense and save harmless City of Groton - Groton Utilities from any and all loss cost and damages including Attorney’s fees and/or litigation expenses, which may be brought or made against or incurred by City of Groton - Groton Utilities on account of loss of or damage to any property, or for injuries or death of any person or persons caused by, arising out of or contributed to, by reasons of a negligent act, omission, professional error, fault or mistake of the Contractor as a result of the activities of the Contractor while in the performance of this Contract and for any other period as described in the specifications and contract for services.

The Contractor, subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable will be held responsible for any type of pollution and/or environmental impairment into or upon the land, the atmosphere or any course or body of water that is above or below ground; and is caused in whole or in part by any of the above stated individuals or group of individuals.

City of Groton - Groton Utilities is not responsible for any loss of, damage to, theft, vandalism, destruction or disappearance of any equipment or belongings, used or owned by the Contractor or that is owned, rented, or leased by any subcontractor, employee, officer, director or associate of the Contractor while in performance of this Contract.

ARTICLE 4

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

The Contractor, at its expense, will provide, carry and maintain throughout the term of the Contract, adequate insurance as requested by City of Groton -Groton Utilities that will protect the Contractor, City of Groton - Groton Utilities, its officers and employees from any and all claims for loss, damage, injury or death which may arise from the operation of the Contract by the Contractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them. Policies shall be so written that the Finance Director of City of Groton - Groton Utilities will be notified of cancellation at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such cancellation.

Certificates showing compliance with all insurance requirements for Contractor’s operations connected to this contract, will be filed with City of Groton – Groton Utilities before the Contract is executed.

The Contractor shall provide the Finance Director at City of Groton - Groton Utilities with certification by a properly qualified representative of the insurer that the Contractor's insurance complies with this section.

All of the insurance policies required shall have the legal company name of the insurer providing coverage, and contain the current rating of the insurer as provided by "Best's Insurance Reports".

All insurance must maintain City of Groton - Groton Utilities is an "additional insured" on each policy with the exception of Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability. Such insurance must be issued by insurance companies licensed to write such insurance in the State of Connecticut.

City of Groton - Groton Utilities, their officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as insureds as respect to liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of the Contractor; premises owned, occupied, or used by the Contractor, or motor vehicles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City of Groton - Groton Utilities, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers.

The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respect to City of Groton - Groton Utilities, their officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City of Groton - Groton Utilities, their officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.

City of Groton - Groton Utilities must receive the Certificate(s) of Insurance prior to the signing of any Contract Documents. Certificates of insurance must be sent to the Finance Director, 295 Meridian St, Groton, CT 06340, or faxed to the Finance Director.

4.2 Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability

Worker's Compensation must be provided in accordance with the Worker's Compensation Laws of Connecticut. Should a Contractor be involved in operations requiring coverage under special State or Federal Acts, such as Maritime or Railroad, the Contractor must provide evidence of this coverage. Should a Contractor be exempt from the Worker's Compensation Laws of the State of Connecticut, or any other State or Federal requirements, evidence of such exemption must be provided to City of Groton - Groton Utilities and a "Hold-Harmless" agreement provided in language satisfactory to City of Groton - Groton Utilities holding it harmless in the event of any claim for injury or damages.

Employer's Liability must be provided in accordance with the following limits:

$500,000 each - Bodily Injury $500,000 disease - Policy Limit - Disease Limit $500,000 disease - Each Employee - Disease Each

4.3 General Liability - Occurrence Policy Guidelines

General Liability - Written under commercial or comprehensive form including the following: (Premises/Operation, Products/Completed Operations, Contractual, Independent Contractors, Broad Form Property Damage, and Personal Injury.)

$1,000,000 per claim/$2,000,000 general aggregate

City of Groton - Groton Utilities requires that the Contractor maintain these aggregate limits. It is the responsibility of the Contractor or his representative (agent of the insurer) to notify City of Groton - Groton Utilities if ever or whenever the policy limits go below those required above. If the aggregate limits include defense costs City of Groton - Groton Utilities should be so notified. It is the responsibility of the Contractor and his insurance agent to provide City of Groton - Groton Utilities with current certificates throughout the Contract period keeping the required limits in full force and effect. City of Groton - Groton Utilities reserves the right to modify or change the requirements at any time if it is in the best interest of City of Groton - Groton Utilities to do so.

City of Groton - Groton Utilities requires prompt and immediate notice of the following:

Erosion of any aggregate limits Advance of any retroactive dates Cancellation or non-renewal: Prior 30-day notice

4.4 Automobile Liability

Coverage for commercial or comprehensive automobile liability (vehicular), covering any auto, all owned autos (private passenger), all owned autos (other than private passenger), hired autos and non-owned autos.

Combined Single Limit - BI/PD $1,000,000

If pollution exposure exists, City of Groton - Groton Utilities requires that not only shall the transporter carry the MCS-90 Endorsement needed for the transportation of waste but should also carry CA9948 Endorsement for Broadened Pollution and City of Groton - Groton Utilities shall be an additional insured on the policy. The limit should be at least $1,000,000.

Insurance under 4.3 and 4.4 above must provide for a 30-day notice to City of Groton - Groton Utilities of cancellation, non-renewal, termination, or any restrictive amendment.

4.5 Umbrella

Excess liability umbrella coverage over General Liability, Auto Liability, and Employers Liability with a minimum of $5,000,000 must also be provided.

Note: Exceptions to any of the above insurance requirements are at the sole discretion of the City of Groton/Groton Utilities.

ARTICLE 5

BONDING REQUIREMENTS

A Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price recorded in the proposal form of the Contract as executed and a Payment Bond in like amount, will be required from the successful bidder for the City of Groton/Groton Utilities and executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Connecticut, and accompanied by power of attorney for the type of bond submitted.

ARTICLE 6

WAIVER

Contractor hereby irrevocably waives all rights or claims against the City of Groton - Groton Utilities and their agents, officers, directors, and employees for recovery of damages for all losses of and damages to property or injuries or death to persons resulting from risks insurable under the insurance described above.

ARTICLE 7

DEFAULT AND TERMINATION

6.1 Default

City of Groton - Groton Utilities may declare the Contractor in default of this Contract by written notice to the Contractor and its surety for any of the following reasons:

(a) Failure of the Contractor to commence work operations within the time specified in the Contract.

(b) Failure of the Contractor to provide and maintain sufficient labor and equipment to properly execute the working operations.

(c) Failure of the Contractor to provide the WELL DRILLING SERVICES, and all obligations ancillary there to, pursuant to this Contract.

(d) The Contractor’s insolvency, bankruptcy or inability to pay its debts as they come due, or an assignment by the Contractor for the benefit of its creditors, or appointment of a receiver on account of the Contractor’s insolvency, or the admission in writing by the Contractor of any of the above.

(e) The unauthorized assignment of this Contract or any funds due therefrom.

(f) Failure to supply complete and accurate information, records or accounts as provided herein.

(g) A change of the majority interest in ownership on the Contractor.

(h) Contractor’s disregard of laws, rules, regulations, or orders of any public authority having competent jurisdiction.

(i) The inaccuracy in any material respect of any statement, representation, or warranty made by Contractor in any of the Contract Documents.

(j) Any act by the Contractor, which breaches or is inconsistent with any statement, warranty, or representation set forth in any of the Contract Documents.

(k) Failure of the Contractor to observe or perform any term, covenant or obligation imposed upon it by the Contract Documents or the rules and regulations of City of Groton - Groton Utilities.

(l) An event of default by the Contractor will result in a termination of the Contract by City of Groton - Groton Utilities, and the payment of liquidated damages by the Contractor to City of Groton - Groton Utilities.

6.2 Termination

In the event that any of the provisions of this Contract are violated by the Contractor, or by any of its subcontractors, City of Groton - Groton Utilities may serve written notice upon the Contractor and the Surety of its intention to terminate the Contract. Such notices shall contain the reasons for the intention to terminate the Contract. Unless within 2 calendar days after the serving of such notice upon the Contractor, such violation or delay shall cease and satisfactory arrangement of correction is made, the Contract shall, upon the expiration of said 2 calendar days, cease and terminate. In the event of any such termination, City of Groton - Groton Utilities shall immediately serve notice thereof upon the Surety and the Contractor and the Surety shall have the right to take over and perform the Contract. However, if the Surety does not commence performance thereof within 2 calendar days from the date of the mailing to such Surety of notice of termination, City of Groton - Groton Utilities may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract at the expense of the Contractor.

The Contractor and its Surety shall be liable to City of Groton - Groton Utilities for any excess cost occasioned City of Groton - Groton Utilities thereby. City of Groton - Groton Utilities may take possession of and utilize in completing the work, such material and equipment as may be on the site necessary to complete the work.

Upon termination of the Contract by City of Groton - Groton Utilities, no further payments shall be due the Contractor.

ARTICLE 8

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

It is expressly understood and agreed that the Contractor and any of its approved subcontractors, employees or agents shall perform all work and service described herein as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of City of Groton - Groton Utilities. The Contractor shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right to control the details of the services and work performed hereunder, and all persons performing the same. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors and approved subcontractors and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City of Groton - Groton Utilities and Contractor.

ARTICLE 9

ARBITRATION

It is agreed between the parties that any claims, disputes, or other matters concerning the terms and conditions of this Contract or arising out of its performance which cannot be resolved between the parties shall be referred to the American Arbitration Association in Hartford, Connecticut for resolution through arbitration in accordance with the rules and regulations thereof. No arbitration shall include by consolidation, joinder or in any other manner, parties other than City of Groton - Groton Utilities and the Contractor without the assent of both parties. The Contractor’s right to arbitration shall not affect City of Groton - Groton Utilities right to terminate this Contract.

ARTICLE 10

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Contractor shall establish and enforce in its operations and among its employees such regulations in regard to health and safety to prevent nuisance on any property either public or private.

ARTICLE 11

LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES

The Contractor agrees to obtain and pay for all licenses, permits, certificates, inspections and all other fees required by law or otherwise necessary to perform the services prescribed hereunder. The Contractor shall be liable for, and promptly pay all taxes imposed on it for any activity, premises, equipment, or labor used in connection with executing the work required under this Contract.

ARTICLE 12

NON-ASSIGNMENT

The Contractor shall not assign, transfer, sublet, convey, or otherwise dispose of this Contract or the rights, title, or interest in or to the same or any part thereof without the previous written consent of City of Groton - Groton Utilities, which consent City of Groton - Groton Utilities may withhold for any or no reason.

There shall be no subcontracting without the express written consent of City of Groton - Groton Utilities. In the event of an authorized assignment or subcontract, the assignee or subcontractor shall acknowledge in writing its assumption of all appropriate contractual duties hereunder and agree to be bound by the terms hereof.

ARTICLE 13

SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

All of the terms, covenants, and agreements contained herein shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of permitted successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto.

ARTICLE 14

NOTICES

Notices by either party to the other party shall be sufficient if sent by certified mail, postage paid, return receipt requested, or express mail, addressed to the other party at the addresses designated below each party’s signature hereunder.

ARTICLE 15

VENUE AND GOVERNING LAW

This Contract shall be deemed to have been made in Groton, Connecticut, regardless of the order in which the signatures of the parties shall be affixed hereto. This Contract shall be governed, construed and interpreted and the rights and liabilities of the parties determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, exclusive of its choice of law rules. Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the terms and conditions of this Contract, venue for said action shall be in New London Judicial District in Connecticut.

ARTICLE 16

SEVERABILITY

In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this Contract or the Contract Documents shall not affect any other provision of this Contract or the Contract Documents, and this Contract and the Contract Documents shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions had not been stated herein.

ARTICLE 17

AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS

All provisions of this Contract, including the Contract Documents, shall be strictly complied with and conformed to by the Contractor, and no amendment to this Contract shall be made except upon the written consent of the parties. No amendment shall be construed to release either party from any obligation of this Contract, or the Contract Documents except as specifically provided for in such amendment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Contractor shall provide the services at its sole cost and expense, including the purchase of all equipment, materials, labor, services, insurance, utilities and similar costs that are required to perform the service requested.

2. Contractor shall be responsible to obtain and maintain all permits and approvals necessary for the performance of the service requested. The Contractor shall be fully responsible, without additional compensation whatsoever, to comply with any and all applicable laws, including, without limitation, local, state, and federal requirements. Such requirements shall include all environmental, OSHA, Department of Transportation regulations and any other provisions, which may apply to the WELL DRILLING SERVICES and its relevant data collection.

3. Contractor shall operate its facilities and equipment in accordance with the provisions of the Contract and good operating practices, in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

4. The Contractor shall prepare at its sole expense, necessary permit applications to obtain local and state (and federal, if appropriate) permits and approvals necessary provide the services called for by the contract. City of Groton - Groton Utilities will cooperate and provide information and support as reasonably needed, to obtain such approvals.

5. At any time during the term of operations, the Contractor shall reimburse City of Groton - Groton Utilities for any and all additional costs City of Groton - Groton Utilities incurs for the WELL DRILLING SERVICES due to the inability or unwillingness of the Contractor to execute, as provided for in the Specifications.

Payments for services rendered to the Contractor shall be based upon Contractor’s submission of monthly invoices in such form and detail reasonably required by City of Groton - Groton Utilities. City of Groton - Groton Utilities shall have thirty days after receipt of invoices in approved form to make payment.

MANDATORY PROPOSAL FORM

FORM 1

GENERAL INFORMATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Name of Business:

Address:

Telephone: Fax:

2. Form of Business (Corporation, partnership, etc.):

3. Provide a complete list of all officers, partners, etc.

Name Address Title Ownership Interest

4. State Of Incorporation (or Partnership) and Date:

5. List all firms participating in this proposal (including engineers, contractors, etc.), and state their roles:

6. Identify and describe any agreements between the parties for this project:

7. is the respondent licensed to do business in Connecticut, and is the firm in good standing (attach statement form Secretary of State):

8. Attach a list of all parties for whom the respondent has performed like or similar services in the past five years and identify an owner’s representative and phone number.

9. Describe the firm’s relevant experience.

(Attach information regarding the experience of the firm and its key personnel.)

FORM 2

STATEMENT OF TECHNICAL APPROACH, WELL DRILLING SERVICES

(Attach additional sheets as necessary)

A. Statement of Technical Approach: The proposal must include a statement on how the Respondent will provide for the WELL DRILLING SERVICES. The respondent must also provide statements of the problems the respondent thinks or believes are likely to arise and the methods proposed to deal with them. This will include at a minimum, such common problems as equipment breakdown, employee absenteeism, quality control, and response to complaints, vandalism, and ensuring good customer relations.

B. RESOURCES: Submit the following:

a) Number and title of employee resources;

b) Capacity of each resource;

c) Experience of each resource;

d) Schedule of Availability;

e) Alternates to be provided in the instance primary resource is unavailable;

Attach complete copies of all resumes for the resources to be provided for completing the WELL DRILLING SERVICES for City of Groton - Groton Utilities.

FORM 3

PROJECT EXPERIENCE MOST REPRESENTATIVE OF AND SIMILAR TO CITY OF

GROTON - GROTON UTILITIES

Project Location:

Name of Facility:

Type of Facility:

Respondents Specific Role:

Other Performing Parties:

Client Contact Point:

Start-Up Date:

Current Status:

Facility Operating Schedule:

Facility Design Capacity:

Actual Facility Capacity:

Who Operates:

Facility Capital Cost Year:

Most recent operating Costs:

Product and Market Used:

Describe the Facility, and its equipment and technology

FORM 4

OTHER PROJECT EXPERIENCES (LIST 3)

(Provide One Form per Experience)

Project Location:

Name of Facility:

Type of Facility:

Respondents Specific Role:

Other Performing Parties:

Client Contact Point:

Start-Up Date:

Current Status:

Facility Operating Schedule:

Facility Design Capacity:

Actual Facility Capacity:

Who Operates:

Facility Capital Cost Year:

Most recent operating Costs:

Product and Market Used:

Describe the Facility, and its equipment and technology

FORM 5

WELL DRILLING SERVICES GU-26-Q17

FOR CITY OF GROTON - GROTON UTILITIES

The respondent hereby offers to provide services to City of Groton - Groton Utilities in accordance with the terms provided for in this proposal, as follows:

Unit price in numbers

Unit price in words

TOTAL

LUMP SUM

FORM 6

CERTIFICATIONS

Certification of Independent Price Determination

The undersigned deponent, of lawful age, being duly sworn, upon his oath deposes and says: that they have lawful authority to execute the within and foregoing proposal; that they have executed the same by subscribing their name hereto under oath for and on behalf of said respondent; that respondent has not directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, expressed or implied, with any respondent or respondents, having for its object the controlling of the price or amount of such proposal or proposals, the limiting of the proposals or respondents, the parceling or farming out to any respondent or respondents or other persons of any part of the Contract or any part of the subject matter of the proposal or proposals or of the profits thereof, and that he has not and will not divulge the sealed proposal to any person whomsoever, except those having a partnership or other financial interest with him in said proposal or proposals, until after the said sealed proposal or proposals are opened.

Deponent further states that the respondent has not been a party to any collusion among respondents in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to make a Proposal at a fixed price or to refrain from submitting a proposal; or with any state official or employee as to quantity, quality, or price in the prospective contract, or any other terms of said prospective contract, or in any discussions between respondents and any City official concerning exchange of money or other things of value for special consideration in the letting of a contract; that the respondent/contractor has not paid, given or donated or agreed to pay, give or donate to any official, officer or employee of City of Groton - Groton Utilities any money or other thing of value either directly or indirectly.

Acceptance Period The respondent agrees that it will allow sixty (60) days from the date of this proposal for acceptance thereof by City of Groton - Groton Utilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The undersigned represents and warrants that its employees and applicants for employment and those of any labor organization, sub-contractors, or employment agency in either furnishing or referring employee applicants to the undersigned have not and will not discriminate in employment practices, and that respondent will at all times relevant hereto conform to the prohibitions against employment discrimination stated in the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut and other laws applicable to it.

City of Groton - Groton Utilities does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities as provided in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). City of Groton - Groton Utilities expects that the vendors and/or contractors with which they do business will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act to the extent required by law. If awarded a contract with City of Groton - Groton Utilities, the successful Contractor will be required to sign a statement agreeing to comply with the provisions of ADA.

Certification Regarding Delinquent Taxes or Fees

The respondent certifies that neither it, nor any business entity or corporation fully or partially owned by the respondent, is delinquent on any property tax or fee owed to the City of Groton.

Representations and Warranties

The Contractor hereby represents and warrants to and for the benefit of City of Groton - Groton Utilities:

(a) If not a sole proprietorship, the Contractor is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of , with full…