FURNISH AND INSTALL INSERTS FOR SIPHONS 1 & 3 AT GLOBE HOLLOW WATER TREATMENT FACILITY

The Town of Manchester Water and Sewer Department is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to replace and repair two critical siphons (Nos. 1 and 3) at the Globe Hollow Water Treatment Plant, including installation of new inserts, repair of discharge valves, and associated testing and documentation. Work must be coordinated with town operations, performed one siphon at a time while the plant remains in service, and meet the same quality standards as previously repaired siphons (Nos. 2 and 4). All materials must be NSF/ANSI 61‑compliant for potable‑water service, and the contractor must provide all labor, equipment, permits, insurance, bonds, and close‑out documentation. • Scope: Furnish and install inserts for two siphons, repair discharge trough valves, perform tightness testing, provide as‑built drawings. • Location: Globe Hollow Water Treatment Facility, 125 Spring Street, Manchester, CT. • Schedule: Drain basins before work; complete Siphon 1 first, test for one week, then proceed to Siphon 3. Pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory) on Nov 3, 2026; questions due Nov 10, 2026; final proposals due Nov 17, 2026. • Requirements: Bid bond (5 % of bid), performance & labor‑materials bonds (100 % of contract), extensive insurance (CGL $1 M, Workers’ Comp $500 k, etc.), compliance with prevailing‑wage rules, NSF/ANSI 61 materials, safety training, and certification documentation. • Evaluation: Familiarity with the plant (25 %), schedule adherence (25 %), price (50 %).