Wolf Island Well Redevelopment Bid Specs 2025.pdf

CLEANING AND REDEVELOPMENT OF MUNICIPAL GRAVEL PACKED WELLS,

WOLF ISLAND WELLS #2 & #3

LOCATION: 51 WOLF ISLAND ROAD, MATTAPOISETT, MA

INSTRUCTIONS:

The Fairhaven Water Department is requesting proposals to clean and redevelop two (2) gravel packed wells and related pumping equipment.

Well number “2” is eighteen inches (18”) in diameter with a seven feet (7’) stainless steel screen, and is 59’ deep and has high concentrations of iron (7.44 mg/l) and manganese (0.48 mg/l).

Well number “3” is twenty-four inches (24”) in diameter with a ten feet (10’) stainless steel screen, and is 71.91’ deep and has high concentrations of iron (0.62mg/l) and manganese (0.113 mg/l).

We are requesting a proposal to clean and redevelop both wells using the conventional chemical additive cleaning process.

Additional work will require the removal, cleaning, chlorination and reinstallation of approximately four feet (4’) of discharge piping including air relief valve, check valve and spool pieces.

Awarding of project will be determined by bid price as well as earliest convenient start time.

If your company wishes to be considered for this project, sealed bids marked “Cleaning and Redevelopment of Municipal Gravel Packed Wells” will be received at the Board of Public Works Office, 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 not later than 2:00 p.m. October 9, 2025 E.S.T. at which time will be publicly opened and read.

The Board of Public Works reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids if it is in the best interest of the town to do so.

Please note that Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates apply to this project.

Town of Fairhaven Board of Public Works

5 Arsene Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts 02719

TEL. 508-979-4030

FAX. 508-979-4086

bpw@fairhaven-ma.gov

PROPOSAL SHEET FOR WELL CLEANING AND REDEVELOPMENT

OF WOLF ISLAND WELL #2 & #3

ITEM UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

#1

#2

#3

#4

C

Mobilize, demobilize, set up and remove surge equipment (lump sum price to include all required labor and materials.)

Conduct a performance test and evaluation of the well prior to cleaning.

Video tape the well screen after cleaning to determine the effectiveness of cleaning operations.

Disinfect the well with chlorine after redevelopment and completely flush in accordance with AWWA C654 standards for disinfection of wells.

After flushing have the well analyzed by a state certified laboratory and provide results that certify the well is free of bacteria and chlorine. Conduct a performance test and evaluation of the cleaned well. Provide a redevelopment log and written summary report detailing the results of the cleaning. (Lump sum price to include all required labor and materials.

Forty (40) hours well cleaning and redevelopment cost per hour each well.

Conventional chemical additive cleaning process each well:

a) 165 gallons muriatic acid

b) 200 lbs. hexametaphosphate

c) 75 lbs. sodium hypochlorite

UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

#5

Total Proposal using conventional chemical additive cleaning process: ______________________________

NOTE: Total proposal does not include any repairs that may be required upon inspection of the pump or motor.

Prior to the start of work the walls and existing equipment shall be covered with plastic sheets to prevent damage due to splashing and leakage of water. Water pumped from the well during the work shall be disposed of in an approved manner. Treated water shall be neutralized and conditioned in an appropriate neutralization basin to prevent damage to the ground surfaces and environment.

Remove, clean, chlorinate and reinstall approximately 4’ of discharge piping which includes air relief valve, pressure transmitter and spool pieces.

INSURANCE:

The Contractor shall purchase and maintain insurance as will protect it and the owners from claims set forth below which may arise out of, or result from the Contractor’s operations under the contract whether such operations be by the Contractor or by any Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by an of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. This insurance shall include:

A. Claims under Workers Compensation, disability benefit and other similar employee benefit acts;

B. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death of its employee(s);

C. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness, disease, personal injury or death of any person other than its employee(s);

D. Claims for damages insured by usual personal injury liability coverage which are sustained (a) by any person or an occurrence directly or indirectly related to the employment of such person by the Contractor, or (b) by any other person;

E. Claims for damages because of injury to or destruction of tangible property, including loss of use resulting there from and including protection of the work and Owner’s responsibility.

The insurance required by this paragraph shall be written for not less than any limits of liability specified below or as required by law, whichever is greater. Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the Owners shall be filed with the Owner with the contract documents or prior to commencement of the work, whichever occurs first. These certificates shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be cancelled until at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice had been given to the Owner.

Workers Compensation: Coverage A: Statutory Coverage B: $1,000,000 / insuring agreement

The Contractor shall have or obtain a minimum of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability for bodily injury and property damage combined. Said insurance shall include at best, $2,000,000 general aggregate. Said aggregate shall apply specifically to the project.

INDEMNIFICATION:

A. The Contractor will indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and the Owner’s agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys’ fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work under this contract irrespective as to whether a Subcontractor causes the loss.

B. In any and all claims against the Owner or any of the Owner’s agents or employees, by any employee of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount of type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor or any Subcontractor under workers compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefits acts.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

Any dispute arising from this Agreement will be resolved by final and binding arbitration provided that in the event the Contractor demands arbitration, the Owner may refuse arbitration by written notice given to the Contractor within twenty (20) days of receipt of the Contractor’s demand. In the event of such a refusal by the Owner, the Contractor may bring an action in the trial court for Bristol County, Massachusetts, which shall be the exclusive venue for all actions between the parties.

The undersigned, as Contractor declared that he has thoroughly inspected and carefully examined the contract and specifications. All overhead, profit, administrative costs, and any other costs and expenses are to be included in the above unit prices.

By: ____________________________________ Signature of Owner/President

Company: ____________________________________

Address: ____________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________

Fax: ____________________________________

Email: ____________________________________

Town of Fairhaven Massachusetts

Board of Public Works

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal has been made and submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the work “person” shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.

Signature of individual submitting bid or proposal Date

Name of Business

TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 62C §49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am in compliance with all laws of the commonwealth relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.

Signature of individual submitting bid or proposal Date

Name of Business

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