Opportunity
City of Meriden #RFP027-33
Mule Well rehabilitation and pumping equipment inspection
Posted
October 29, 2026
Respond By
November 20, 2026
Identifier
RFP027-33
NAICS
237110, 221310
The City of Meriden is seeking a qualified contractor to rehabilitate its Mule Well and recondition its pumping equipment. - Government buyer: City of Meriden, Department of Public Utilities (DPU) – Water Department; Purchasing Department. - Primary OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturers, OEMs, or contractor vendors are named in the provided materials. - Requested service: One lump-sum Mule Well rehabilitation at 31 Bailey Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut. - Remove, disassemble, clean, inspect, and reinstall the existing pumping equipment; provide a Pump Inspection Report. - Conduct a minimum one-hour pre-cleaning flow test and video inspections of the well casing and screen before and after cleaning. - Redevelop the well for up to 36 hours using chemical treatment and mechanical surging and pumping. - Neutralize chemical solutions in a temporary holding tank before disposal at a City-designated location, and disinfect the well with a minimum 50 ppm chlorine solution. - Test the reconditioned pumping equipment and provide a detailed Well Cleaning Report documenting work, collected data, and equipment modifications. - Notable requirements: Obtain prior written City approval before making repairs. The contractor must maintain applicable Connecticut licenses and certifications and obtain required permits. - Additional agreement reference: A sample agreement mentions contractor services with scope, schedule, and cost specified in an unavailable Exhibit A; no additional service details or quantities are provided.
Description
The City of Meriden's DPU-Water Department is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to remove and inspect the pumping equipment and chemically redevelop the Mule Well at 31 Bailey Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut. Work includes equipment inspection and reporting, pre- and post-cleaning video inspections, a flow test, up to 36 hours of chemical and mechanical well redevelopment, disinfection, and reinstallation and testing of the pumping equipment. The contractor must neutralize chemical solutions before disposal at a City-designated location and provide a detailed Well Cleaning Report. Proposals are submitted electronically through the City eProcurement Portal and are due November 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.