Cleaning & Redevelopment of Municipal Gravel Packed Pitless Well

The Town of Fairhaven Board of Public Works is seeking sealed bids for the cleaning and redevelopment of a municipal gravel-packed pitless well located at 29 Tinkham Road in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. The procurement involves a comprehensive well rehabilitation project for an 18-inch diameter well that is 98.9 feet deep, with a 15-foot stainless steel screen and known high concentrations of iron and manganese. Specific deliverables include conducting an initial performance test and evaluation, video taping the well screen after cleaning, disinfecting the well with chlorine, and performing a final performance test and evaluation. Contractors must provide detailed itemized pricing for mobilization, demobilization, well cleaning, pump removal and reinstallation, and related services. The bid submission deadline is November 7, 2024, at 2:00 pm, when bids will be publicly opened and read at the Board of Public Works Office. Qualified contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and provide appropriate insurance coverage. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. Contractors must be prepared to meet Massachusetts prevailing wage standards, which include specific hourly rates for various job classifications, and must ensure that all employees performing construction work are compensated according to the established wage schedule. Apprentices must be registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards and paid appropriate apprentice rates. While no specific budget range or award value was detailed in the documents, the bid includes provisions for comprehensive well cleaning and rehabilitation services. The project will require technical expertise in municipal water infrastructure maintenance, with a focus on thorough well performance assessment and restoration techniques.