City of Meriden #RFP027-35

Evansville East Well rehabilitation and pumping equipment inspection

The City of Meriden is seeking well-rehabilitation services and inspection of the Evansville East Well and its pumping equipment in South Meriden, Connecticut. - Government buyer: City of Meriden, Water Department; the solicitation also identifies the Purchasing Department. The attached sample agreement names Brian P. Daniels. Work coordination is with the Meriden Water Division and its manager, Sean Grady. - Named product/vendor: Aqua Freed CO2 treatment and associated packer and injection tools. No other OEM is identified for the well-treatment work. The attached sample agreement names Sally James LLC for professional consultant services. - Requested well and pump work: One lump-sum rehabilitation service covering the 62-foot well, its 10-foot stainless-steel screen, and existing 40 HP pump. Remove, disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, reinstall, and test the pumping equipment; provide a pump inspection report. Any repairs require the City’s prior written authorization. - Well treatment and deliverables: Conduct pre- and post-cleaning video inspections and provide digital copies; perform a minimum one-hour pre-cleaning flow test; brush the casing and screen; apply Aqua Freed CO2 treatment with monitored injection and an overnight reaction period; and conduct up to 40 hours of chemical and mechanical redevelopment using surging and pumping equipment. Neutralize treatment solutions in a temporary holding tank before discharge at a City-designated location, disinfect with at least 50 ppm chlorine, and provide a detailed well-cleaning report. - Additional attached service: The sample agreement describes professional consulting, meetings, reporting, and project consultation by Sally James LLC. It provides for an initial three-year term with up to two additional one-year extensions; this is distinct from the well-work schedule, for which no duration is stated. - Timing and coordination: Well work is anticipated during winter 2027 and must be coordinated with the Meriden Water Division while the Bradley Hubbard Plant is online. No contract duration or option years are stated for the well rehabilitation.

Description

The City of Meriden is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to rehabilitate and inspect the Evansville East Well at 214 Evansville Avenue, South Meriden, Connecticut. Work includes extracting, disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, and reinstalling the pumping equipment, with no repairs made without prior written authorization. The contractor will conduct pre- and post-cleaning video inspections, apply Aqua Freed CO2 treatment, and redevelop the well for up to 40 hours using chemical treatment and mechanical surging and pumping. The work also includes flow testing, disinfection, neutralization of chemical solutions before discharge, and delivery of pump inspection and well cleaning reports; the work is planned for January or February 2027.

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