Merimere Liner Replacement

Solicitation B027-11 is an invitation for bids to rehabilitate the Merimere Water Filtration Plant located at 78 Reservoir Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut. The project scope involves the removal and disposal of sand and sludge layers, the removal and repair of the underdrain system, the reconstruction of the access ramp, and the removal of filter fabric and geomembranes. The contractor must ensure the gravel base is properly compacted and formed. The City of Meriden seeks a lump sum quote for the full installation of the liner, with a preference for the project to be completed in conjunction with the Lagoon Rebuild Project to minimize plant downtime. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City eProcurement portal by 11:30 am on October 7, 2026. Required submission documents include a notarized non-collusive statement, a bidder's qualification statement, an EPA form, and a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price and a certificate of insurance naming the City of Meriden as an additional insured. Award preference is given to bidders located in Connecticut, with a coin toss used as a final tie-breaker. Because the project is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, it is subject to strict federal compliance standards. This includes the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage requirements, Build America Buy America (BABA) domestic preference for iron, steel, and construction materials, and various civil rights and anti-discrimination mandates. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to OSHA general and construction industry standards and anti-kickback requirements under 29 C.F.R Part 3.