Installation of well pump and well pump controls

The Nashoba Regional School District is seeking qualified contractors for a well pump and well pump control system replacement project at the Florence Sawyer School in Bolton, Massachusetts. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for furnishing and installing one new 4-inch 10 GPM, 3 HP well pump and a corresponding well pump control system. Key deliverables include complete removal of existing equipment, installation of new piping and electrical components, and mandatory chlorination and flushing of the well. The bid is due on November 1, 2024, by 12:00 PM EST, with a public bid reading at 12:15 PM on the same day. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Florence Sawyer School. Contractors must provide a 50% payment bond and a 100% performance bond within 15 calendar days after contract award. The contract term is one year with potential renewal options, and bidders must comply with prevailing wage regulations and submit a base bid price.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability. The awarded contractor must provide insurance certificates naming the Nashoba Regional School District as an additional insured, with a 30-day notice of cancellation requirement. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the project involves specialized well pump infrastructure replacement. The district reserves the right to reject any and all bids, with payment terms including progress payments based on the contractor's Schedule of Values. The contract may be terminated for convenience or due to force majeure, providing flexibility for the school district in managing this critical infrastructure upgrade.