Rehabilitation and maintenance of well 6 and well 7A

The Town of Manchester Water and Sewer Department is seeking a qualified contractor to perform rehabilitation and maintenance services for Well 6 and Well 7A, located within the municipality's water supply facilities in Hartford County, Connecticut. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB #24/25-91) for a comprehensive well rehabilitation project prioritizing Well 7A, utilizing the Aqua Freed CO2 injection system or equivalent cleaning methods. The contractor will be responsible for conducting initial inspections, cleaning and rehabilitating the wells, performing pump maintenance, and completing performance testing. The contract will be a 3-year service agreement running from the award date through October 31, 2028, with provisions for annual inspections and on-site interventions. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of July 28, 2025, and a bid response deadline of August 1, 2025, at 1:00 pm. The project requires detailed documentation, compliance with living wage ordinances, and meeting specific insurance and quality assurance standards. Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to complete the work within the specified 90-day timeframe.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must comply with the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance and complete a Living Wage Certification form. Potential bidders must demonstrate the capability to provide all necessary tools, equipment, and personnel, and coordinate with the Water and Sewer Department to minimize disruption to water supply operations. Contractors will need to provide documentation of OSHA safety course completion and maintain accurate payroll records in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract includes a pricing structure based on a lump sum for rehabilitation, annual inspections, and maintenance hourly rates. Bidders must be prepared to meet comprehensive regulatory standards, including prevailing wage requirements and detailed labor classification guidelines. The project emphasizes strict compliance protocols, with potential penalties for non-compliance, including the possibility of being charged with a class D felony for submitting false certified payroll information.