Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #2027WellDrilling

Well #1R development, pumping tests, and related well services for the City of Orem

The City of Orem seeks a contractor to develop and test-pump Well #1R for its drinking-water system. - Government buyer: City of Orem, Utah; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Scope: Develop and test a production well anticipated to be approximately 800 feet deep, with 20-inch casing and about 300 feet of screen. - Services requested: - Mobilize to and demobilize from the well site, including permit fees and temporary utilities. - Perform dual-swab well development with a cable tool rig; monitor and record flow rate, water levels, and sand production. Chemical treatment may be used if needed. - Furnish, install, and remove test-pump equipment rated for 5,000 GPM, set at 350 feet. - Conduct step-drawdown and constant-rate pumping tests. The constant-rate test must run at least 24 hours and continue until the pumping level is stable for at least four hours, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. - Disinfect the well using sodium hypochlorite to achieve at least 100 mg/L chlorine residual; re-disinfection is required if water-quality standards are not met. - Bail sediment from the well and provide a color video survey with downhole and sideways views, observations, and two DVD copies. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the solicitation materials. - Notable project terms: Substantial completion is required within 90 days and final completion within 120 days after the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are $200 per day for each milestone missed, not assessed concurrently.

Description

The project involves drilling an exploratory pilot hole and reaming it for construction of a production well using the reverse-rotary drilling method. The well will serve the Orem City drinking water system and is anticipated to have 20-inch-diameter casing and reach approximately 800 feet deep. The attached bidding documents further describe dual-swab development and test pumping of Well #1R using a cable tool rig, with simultaneous swabbing and pumping while recording water levels, flow rate, and sand production. A five percent bid bond is required.

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