Northern Water Main Extensions

The contract involves the installation of a Greensand filter system for manganese removal and an activated carbon treatment system for PFAS removal from groundwater at two wells—North Well 3 and North Well 4—in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The project also includes the installation of a new chlorine gas disinfection system and new raw water piping to connect the wells to the treatment and disinfection facility located on-site. All work must be performed in accordance with detailed technical specifications, referenced industry standards such as NFPA 70, ASTM, and IEC codes, and local municipal regulations. The contract is structured to cover both mechanical and electrical construction under a single solicitation, with delivery and performance exclusively at the project site in Doylestown. Bidders are required to submit detailed shop drawings, product samples, test reports, warranties, and operation and maintenance manuals, all of which must be labeled and stored in compliance with ANSI, UL, and NFPA 70E standards for labeling and material preservation. Materials must remain in original sealed packaging, stored under controlled conditions not exceeding 130°F, and must be protected from contamination and degradation throughout storage and handling. The solicitation requires bids to be submitted electronically via the PennBid portal by the deadline of June 11, 2026, and evaluation will be based on bid compliance, bidder qualifications, subcontractor experience, financial responsibility, and overall best interest to the project, following a trade-off method rather than strict lowest price technically acceptable. Although no formal FAR clauses, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications are specified in the documents, bidders must comply with DBE participation requirements and provide a completed Bidder Qualification Statement with affidavits affirming non-collusion, ethical conduct, and absence of prior contract defaults. The contract does not define a fixed monetary value, nor does it specify accounting codes or electronic invoicing systems, instead relying on traditional payment applications and AIA forms for financial closeout. Performance timelines reference 540 calendar days to Substantial Completion and 570 days for Final Payment, with all work subject to on-site inspections governed by the contractor’s responsibility to arrange and pay for testing and certification. No security clearances, key personnel designations, or organizational conflict of interest clauses are mandated, but contractors must secure all permits, ensure site safety, and protect existing infrastructure during construction.