Well #6 Drilling, Testing, and Pump

Snoqualmie Pass Utility District is requesting sealed bids for drilling, testing, and installation of a new potable water well (Well #6) to replace an existing well and improve system reliability, with bids due August 20, 2026. The project is funded through the Washington State Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund with federal EPA funds and is subject to prevailing wage rates, Davis-Bacon Act requirements, and American Iron and Steel provisions requiring all iron and steel products to be produced in the United States.

The scope includes drilling to approximately 600 linear feet with a 12-inch diameter through unconsolidated and consolidated formations using rotary drilling methods; installing surface seal, grouting, casing, and well screen; performing well development, disinfection, and pumping tests; furnishing and installing a new well pump, motor, and appurtenances; and site cleanup and restoration. The well is designed to yield approximately 350 gallons per minute. All contractors must be licensed to conduct business in Washington State and comply with Buy America provisions under 23 CFR 635.410 and DWSRF specifications.

The contract term is 90 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with work anticipated to begin in June 2027. Each bidder must submit a 5 percent bid deposit or bond; the successful bidder must execute a 100 percent contract performance bond within 10 working days of award notification. The engineer of record is HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., represented by Dean P. Smith, PE. Liquidated damages apply for work not completed within the 90-working-day period. Small, minority-owned, and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit bids. Snoqualmie Pass Utility District is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.