Cleaning & Redevelopment of Municipal Gravel Packed Wells

The Town of Fairhaven Board of Public Works in Bristol County, Massachusetts is seeking proposals for cleaning and redevelopment of two municipal gravel-packed wells located at 51 Wolf Island Road in Mattapoisett. The procurement involves comprehensive well rehabilitation services, specifically targeting Wolf Island Wells #2 and #3, which have high concentrations of iron and manganese. The project requires contractors to perform conventional chemical additive cleaning processes, including removing, cleaning, chlorinating, and reinstalling approximately four feet of discharge piping with associated components like air relief valves and check valves. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on October 9, 2025, at the Board of Public Works Office, with award determination based on bid price and earliest convenient start time. Contractors must provide unit pricing for specific project elements, including 40 hours of well cleaning per well and precise chemical quantities such as 165 gallons of muriatic acid, 200 lbs of hexametaphosphate, and 75 lbs of sodium hypochlorite. Additional required deliverables include performance testing, video documentation, disinfection, and a comprehensive cleaning results report.

The contract requires contractors to maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance and comply with Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid specifications include detailed wage scales for multiple construction job classifications, covering both journeyworker and apprentice pay levels. The project's total budget is not explicitly stated, but bidders must submit detailed pricing components for mobilization, performance testing, well cleaning, chemical additives, and piping work. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with expertise in municipal water infrastructure rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on technical capability and cost-effectiveness. Wage rates are structured by zone (primarily Zone 2) and include comprehensive compensation information covering base wage, health benefits, pension, annuity, and supplemental unemployment for various trade classifications, suggesting a commitment to fair labor practices and competitive compensation.