# City of Meriden #RFP027-33

Mule Well pumping equipment inspection and well rehabilitation

**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP027-33
**NAICS:** 237110, 221310, 562910

The City of Meriden is seeking a contractor to inspect and rehabilitate the Mule Well and its existing pumping equipment.
- **Government buyer:** City of Meriden, DPU-Water Department, Purchasing Department; Meriden, Connecticut.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No commercial OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the solicitation.
- **Requested service:** One lump-sum Mule Well rehabilitation at 31 Bailey Avenue. The work includes removing, disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, reinstalling, and testing the existing pumping equipment.
- **Well redevelopment:** Perform a minimum one-hour pre-cleaning flow test and pre- and post-cleaning video inspections of the well casing and screen. Redevelop the well for up to 36 hours using chemical treatment and mechanical surging and pumping.
- **Key requirements and deliverables:** Neutralize chemical solutions in a temporary holding tank before disposal at a City-designated location; disinfect the well with a minimum 50 ppm chlorine solution; provide a Pump Inspection Report and a detailed Well Cleaning Report covering work, collected data, and equipment modifications. Repairs require prior written City authorization. The contractor must maintain applicable Connecticut licenses and certifications and obtain required permits.

### Description

The City of Meriden’s DPU-Water Department seeks proposals from qualified contractors to rehabilitate the Mule Well at 31 Bailey Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut. Work includes removing, disassembling, cleaning, and inspecting the existing pumping equipment; video-inspecting the well casing and screen; and redeveloping the well for up to 36 hours using chemical treatments and mechanical surging and pumping. The contractor must neutralize chemical solutions before discharge, disinfect the well, reinstall and test the reconditioned pumping equipment, and provide pump inspection and well cleaning reports. Proposals are submitted electronically through the City eProcurement Portal, with responses due November 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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