bid date updated**Well #6 Drilling, Testing & Pump

Snoqualmie Pass Utility District is requesting bids on drilling, testing, and pump installation for a new potable water well (Well #6) to replace an existing well and improve system reliability, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The project is federally funded through EPA and the Washington State Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, making it subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations for King County and Buy America provisions (23 CFR 635.410) for all iron and steel products.

The scope includes rotary drilling through unconsolidated and consolidated formations to approximately 600 linear feet depth with 12-inch diameter; surface sealing, grouting, and casing installation; wire-wrapped well screen placement; filter pack installation; well development and disinfection; pumping tests and alignment testing; video inspection; wellhead completion; site restoration; and pump, motor, and appurtenance installation. All work is subject to the higher of Washington State or federal prevailing wage rates, with certified weekly payroll submissions required.

Contract performance is anticipated to begin June 2027 with a 90 working-day duration from Notice to Proceed. The estimated contract value for line items is approximately $170,000, with $150,000 allocated for pump equipment. A bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total bid amount must accompany submission; a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price is required upon award. Contractors must be licensed to conduct business in Washington State. The district extends full opportunity to disadvantaged business enterprises and small, minority-, and women-owned firms and is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Contract documents and detailed specifications are available at https://www.hlacivil.com/bid/; questions may be directed to Dean P. Smith, PE, at (509) 966-7000 or dsmith@hlacivil.com.