Well Drilling - Groundwater Monitoring Wells

Muskegon County is soliciting bids for a well drilling project to install four groundwater monitoring wells at the Muskegon County Solid Waste facility located at 9366 Apple Avenue in Ravenna, Michigan. The procurement, identified as Solicitation 24-2551, requires a contractor to drill exploratory borings and install monitoring wells to approximately 130 feet below ground surface, with three wells located south of Apple Avenue and one well northwest of the existing landfill. Specific technical requirements include using an all-terrain drilling rig, conducting soft dig (HydroVac) to 10 feet at each well location, collecting continuous split spoon samples, and constructing wells with 2-inch diameter PVC casing and 5-foot machine slotted screens. Bidders must demonstrate experience drilling on PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane impacted sites, use PFAS/Dioxane free water and equipment, and follow strict well development and protection procedures. Key procurement dates include a deadline for questions on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM, responses to questions on Thursday, July 11, 2024, and a bid submission deadline on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement requires detailed unit pricing for various project components including mobilization, soft dig, drilling, sampling, well construction, and decontamination, with the final contract price to be adjusted based on actual depths and materials used. Bidders will need to provide comprehensive documentation, including a completed W-9 form, and demonstrate technical capabilities in environmental monitoring well installation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the complexity of the project suggests a potentially significant investment in specialized geological and environmental monitoring infrastructure. The contract appears focused on obtaining precise environmental data through carefully constructed monitoring wells, with an emphasis on technical expertise and environmental compliance. The procurement process will likely involve a thorough evaluation of technical capabilities, environmental experience, and proposed methodological approach to the monitoring well installation.