Hathaway Elementary School Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Repair (OWTS)

The Portsmouth School Department (PSD) is seeking qualified firms to provide Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) repair services at Hathaway Elementary School located at 53 Tallman Avenue in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The project involves replacing risers and covers of septic tank 1, replacing outlet Ts in septic tank one, and regrading the soil cover over the leach field. Key deliverables include comprehensive OWTS repair work utilizing all necessary personnel, materials, tools, and equipment to complete the specified improvements. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest qualified bidder, with emphasis on demonstrable relevant experience, successful past performance, and favorable reference checks. Critical dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid site conference on March 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with sealed bid packages due by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 13, 2025. The project is scheduled to commence around June 30, 2025, with substantial completion required by August 1, 2025. Bidders must comply with Rhode Island prevailing wage requirements for construction work over $1,000.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, presenting an open competitive bidding process. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating workers' compensation coverage, general liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), commercial automobile coverage ($1M combined single limit), professional liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), and an umbrella liability policy ($2M per occurrence). The Portsmouth School Department is tax-exempt and seeks a contractor capable of performing the specified OWTS repair services in full compliance with state regulations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the comprehensive insurance and technical requirements suggest a project of moderate complexity and value. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements were noted in the provided documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed repair plans and be prepared to demonstrate technical capability to execute the precise septic system repair specifications outlined in the Request for Proposal.