Groundwater Monitoring Well Installation

Emmet County, Michigan is seeking proposals for a groundwater monitoring well installation project at the Pellston Regional Airport, focusing on PFAS remediation efforts supported by a Federal Aviation Administration grant. The Request for Proposals (RFP) EC-10-2025 requires a qualified contractor to install and develop six monitoring wells across three project areas: SRE/ARFF Area, South Test Area, and West Test Area. Each area will require two well pairs at different depths: one pair with screens between 10-15 feet and 20-25 feet below ground surface, and another pair with screens between 20-25 feet and 30-35 feet below ground surface. Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive experience in groundwater monitoring well installation, preferably at airport facilities, and provide detailed cost proposals using the included bid form covering mobilization, per diem, utility locating, drilling, well materials, and drums. The proposal submission deadline is November 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with a public bid opening scheduled for 3:10 PM EST the same day, and a tentative contract award date of December 8, 2025, pending Board of Commissioners approval.

The RFP requires bidders to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, and worker's compensation, with Emmet County named as an additional insured. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the document, the project appears to be open to qualified environmental consulting and groundwater monitoring well installation firms. The procurement does not indicate an existing incumbent vendor or specify precise budget constraints, though the detailed bid form suggests contractors should provide comprehensive pricing for all project components. The environmental remediation project aims to address PFAS contamination resulting from historical firefighting foam use at the airport, indicating a focus on environmental sustainability and site cleanup. Though the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the complexity of installing six monitoring wells across multiple project areas suggests a significant investment in environmental assessment and remediation efforts.