RFP027-33 Mule Well Rehabilitation

The City of Meriden's DPU-Water Department is soliciting proposals under RFP027-33 for the rehabilitation of the Mule Well located at 31 Bailey Avenue, Meriden, CT. The project requires a qualified contractor to perform the safe extraction, evaluation, and re-installation of pumping equipment, along with chemical redevelopment to restore well efficiency. Key technical requirements include a minimum one-hour pre-cleaning flow test, up to 36 hours of redevelopment using chemical treatments and mechanical surging, and disinfection with a minimum 50ppm chlorine solution. All chemical solutions must be neutralized in temporary holding tanks before discharge. Deliverables include a Pump Inspection Report, a detailed Well Cleaning Report, and digital copies of both pre- and post-cleaning video inspections of the well casing and screen. Proposals must be submitted as a lump sum pricing proposal via the City eProcurement Portal by 11:00 am on November 20, 2026. The selected contractor must maintain all required State of Connecticut licenses and adhere to the City of Meriden Code of Ethics and non-collusion requirements. Insurance mandates include Commercial General Liability of 1 million per occurrence/2 million aggregate, Business Automobile Liability of 1 million combined single limit, and Professional Liability of 2 million per claim/aggregate, with the City named as an additional insured. Payment will be processed monthly based on approved submittals, with a payment term of thirty days following the receipt of an approved invoice. The City of Meriden is exempt from federal excise and state sales and use taxes, which should not be included in the pricing.