Davit crane fall protection system at hrwpcf

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut Water and Sewer Department is soliciting proposals for the design, supply, fabrication, and installation of Davit Crane Fall Protection Systems at the Hockanum River Water Pollution Control Facility (HRWPCF), with proposals due June 23, 2026. A Living Wage Certification is mandatory — bidders must complete and submit the form with their proposal or face rejection; exemptions apply to employers with fewer than twenty-five eligible employees, annual contract value below $25,000, or nonprofit status under IRC Section 501(c).

The scope is a complete turnkey davit crane fall protection system with integrated rescue and confined-space entry capability across multiple tanks and structures at the 8.25-million-gallon-per-day wastewater treatment plant located at 120 Thrall Road, Manchester, Connecticut. All systems must meet or exceed OSHA, ANSI, and EM-385 standards. The contract structure is fixed-price design-build, encompassing engineering design consultation, equipment procurement, fabrication to specification, on-site installation by certified technicians, testing, and commissioning. Proposers must demonstrate experience with davit crane systems in wastewater treatment environments and knowledge of confined-space rescue protocols. Deliverables include detailed project timelines, equipment specifications, installation methodologies, safety protocols, warranty information, and ongoing maintenance support. Payment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all work phases, system certification, and final facility approval. All work must coordinate with existing facility operations to maintain continuous wastewater treatment without service interruption.