Fairlee WTP Well #3 Redevelopment

The Commissioners of Kent County, Maryland, through the Department of Public Works, are soliciting proposals under solicitation WW 27-01 for the inspection and redevelopment of public Well #3 at the Fairlee Water Treatment Facility in Chestertown, Maryland. The scope of work includes the removal and reinstallation of the submersible pump, high velocity jetting, swabbing of the well, and both pre- and post-redevelopment testing. Additionally, the contractor must perform a 360-degree pre-redevelopment TV inspection and an above-ground inspection of the pumping equipment. Work is scheduled to commence following the activation of a replacement well in November 2026, with a required completion timeframe of ninety calendar days from the notice to proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope by December 3, 2026, and must include a bid surety of 5% of the bid price. Required submission documents include a standard sealed bid price sheet, a signature form, a non-collusion certificate, and an affidavit of qualifications. Selected contractors must maintain significant insurance coverages, including general liability and professional malpractice/errors and omissions of at least 2,000,000 dollars per occurrence or event. Payment will be made within thirty calendar days of receiving an acceptable invoice, provided that funds have been officially appropriated and encumbered by the County.