Aquarion Water Company is tasked with ensuring the safe, reliable, and sustainable delivery of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure services across Connecticut. Its core mission centers on protecting public health through the modernization, maintenance, and expansion of water distribution sy...
Aquarion Water Company is tasked with ensuring the safe, reliable, and sustainable delivery of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure services across Connecticut. Its core mission centers on protecting public health through the modernization, maintenance, and expansion of water distribution systems, with a strong emphasis on contaminant remediation, lead service line replacement, and compliance with evolving environmental standards. Strategic priorities include addressing emerging contaminants such as PFAS and VOCs, upgrading aging hydraulic infrastructure, and implementing rigorous construction oversight to ensure long-term system integrity. Key programs focus on infrastructure resilience, regulatory adherence, and community health protection through targeted capital improvement initiatives.
The agency primarily procures specialized construction and inspection services related to water system upgrades, including plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning work for treatment facilities, excavation and lining for water and sewer mains, and site preparation for new or rehabilitated infrastructure. Contracts are typically issued as competitive solicitations and requests for quotations, with a preference for performance-based outcomes and technical compliance over fixed-price or cost-reimbursement structures. Procurement vehicles are standardized, transparent, and aligned with state and federal construction procurement best practices.
Aquarion’s procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), reflecting its focus on physical infrastructure installation and remediation. The agency does not currently employ set-asides or diversity preferences in its contracting, and vendor relationships are built on technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and proven experience in potable water system upgrades. Contractors are expected to demonstrate familiarity with state environmental codes and EPA compliance frameworks.
Aquarion Water Company operates as a regulated utility under Connecticut’s public utilities oversight, serving communities statewide with no centralized administrative campus. It functions as an independent entity under the state’s broader water resources governance structure, utilizing direct solicitation and RFQ processes to engage qualified contractors for capital infrastructure projects.
