2026 Water Well 43 Pilot Hole and Development Project

The City of Delano is soliciting bids for the drilling and development of a new water well, designated as Well 43, to a total depth of 1,020 feet. The scope of work includes drilling an 18-inch diameter pilot hole using the reverse rotary method, followed by reaming to a 28-inch diameter. The contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing approximately 720 feet of 16-inch solid casing and 300 feet of 16-inch perforated casing, along with zone isolation sampling, gravel envelope installation, annular sealing, and associated tubing. Additional tasks encompass deep water sampling, electronic logging, well development through swabbing, airlifting, pumping, surging, production testing, and a final video inspection. All work must comply with applicable industry standards including AWWA C900, NEMA MG 1, and NEMA 250, as well as local, state, and federal codes. The contractor must submit detailed record documents, operations and maintenance manuals, testing reports, and warranties upon completion. The project is to be performed at the designated site in Delano, California, with all work executed on-site under the supervision of the City’s representative. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with payment tied to progress submissions and final acceptance upon satisfactory completion. The City retains final authority for all inspection and acceptance decisions, and independent testing agencies may be engaged for verification, though approval authority remains solely with the City. Bids must be submitted as sealed physical packages with wet ink signatures by the deadline of August 13, 2026, and electronic submissions are not accepted. The lowest responsible and responsive bidder will be selected for award, following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds amounting to 100% of the contract value, along with specific insurance coverage and proof of registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Unauthorized personnel, including visitors, must be logged and wear identification badges, and no photography or recording is permitted without prior written approval. The proposal must include a signed Bidder’s Statement disclosing any past contract disqualifications, and any affirmative response regarding fraud, bribery, or antitrust convictions within the past three years will result in automatic disqualification. All equipment must be properly labeled with manufacturer identification, approved agency codes, model and serial numbers, and performance characteristics. There is no defined contract value in the solicitation due to blank pricing fields in