DFW-2025-042 McLaughlin Fish Hatchery Well Redevelopment

The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game's Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is seeking sealed bids for a well redevelopment project at the McLaughlin State Fish Hatchery located in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The contract (DFW-2025-042) involves comprehensive well refurbishment, specifically redeveloping a gravel-packed well using the Aqua Freed process or an approved equivalent method, which includes mechanical scrubbing, pumping, and surging. Additional scope encompasses refurbishing the existing vertical turbine pump and motor, and refurbishing a 12" Pressure Reducing Valve in the hatch house. The project is required to be completed between March 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, with sealed bids due by 10:00 AM on February 28, 2025, at MassWildlife Field Headquarters in Westborough. Bidders are encouraged to visit the site during the week of February 17, 2025, by contacting the Hatchery Manager, and must possess OSHA 10-hour safety training certification. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, with a bid deposit requirement of 5% of the total bid price.

The procurement has specific workforce participation goals mandated by Massachusetts General Law, requiring 15.3% minority and 6.9% women workforce participation. Contractors must complete detailed workforce reporting using the provided Quarterly Projected Work Force and Contractor's Weekly Manpower Report forms, which track job categories, total manhours, and minority manhours. The project will be funded through General Bond Funds of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with an estimated project value of $65,000. Participating contractors must adhere to prevailing wage rates as determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards, which provides detailed wage schedules for various construction trades including specific base wages, health benefits, and supplemental contributions. Additionally, contractors must submit authorized signatory documentation and complete various compliance forms, including tax certifications, employment security verifications, and payment bond documentation. All submitted documents are subject to review and approval by the Commonwealth, with strict requirements for signature methods and information disclosure.