TRD01 - RFP QUABBIN WELL ELECTRICAL

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting proposals from pre-qualified TRD01 Category 3 Electrical Contractors to perform two distinct electrical tasks: first, to troubleshoot and restore operation of the inoperable well pump and Pump Tec controller at the Quabbin Tower wellhouse in Ware, MA, with completion required by June 30, 2026; and second, to design and install new electrical infrastructure at a newly constructed wellhouse shed in New Salem, MA, with installation targeted for August 15, 2026. The contractor must furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and permits, ensuring full compliance with local, state, federal, and industry electrical codes, as well as manufacturer specifications for equipment including Pump Tec, Square D, and Goulds components. Key deliverables include diagnostic testing of electrical systems, installation of a 100-amp minimum electrical panel with 32 slots, LED lighting, pressure switches, wall heaters, pump disconnects, control panels, and an underground service run to a newly installed Goulds 1 HP, 3-wire, 230V submersible pump, along with written performance test results upon completion. All work must adhere to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A, mandating payment of prevailing wages as outlined in the provided wage determinations for electricians, plumbers, and operating engineers, with certified payroll records required for compliance. Every worker must have completed an OSHA 10-hour construction safety training, with documentation submitted with the first certified payroll. The project’s primary place of performance is listed as Ware Road, Belchertown, MA, though actual work sites include both Ware and New Salem. The solicitation requires electronic submission via the COMMBUYS system by June 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT, and includes an addendum that bidders must acknowledge. While the contract type is not explicitly stated, the nature of the work and state procurement practices suggest a firm-fixed-price arrangement. No clause numbers, contract administration details, invoicing methods, COR/COTR information, or formal line-item pricing are provided; the evaluation factors and award basis are not disclosed, and socioeconomic or small business certifications are not required. The contracting office is located at 485 Ware Road, Belchertown, MA, with Ann Marie Niejadlik as the primary point of contact.