25DPW279C Well #1A Redevelopment

The Town of Needham, Massachusetts Department of Public Works is seeking bids for the Well #1A Redevelopment project (Bid #25DPW279C), a comprehensive water infrastructure maintenance initiative. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) covers the reconditioning of the Needham Water Department's Production Well No. 1A, involving detailed technical requirements for well redevelopment. Specific project deliverables include hydraulically-operated surging, pre- and post-cleaning video inspections, chemical treatments, and mechanical surging procedures. Bidders must demonstrate significant experience by providing references for five similar projects completed within the last year and submit a comprehensive list of available equipment. The project requires a two-person crew with mandatory OSHA 10-Hour Training certification for all employees. Key bid submission parameters include a 5% bid deposit, with bids due on May 8, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Public Services Administration Building. Potential bidders must submit any questions by April 30, 2025, at 5:00 pm, and the contract is anticipated to run from execution through December 31, 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project does not indicate any incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure beyond the well itself. While a specific budget range was not provided, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a moderately complex municipal infrastructure project. The bid will be evaluated based on the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications, provide appropriate references, demonstrate equipment availability, and comply with prevailing wage rates. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical competence in well redevelopment, including capabilities for chemical treatments involving muriatic acid and other solutions, precise jetting techniques, backwashing, and proper neutralization of chemical solutions. The project's scope and detailed technical requirements suggest a specialized procurement targeting experienced water infrastructure maintenance contractors with specific technical capabilities and safety certifications.