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Nov 2, 2026
Dec 3, 2026
# WW 27-01 FAIRLEE WTP WELL #3 REDEVELOPMENT
The County Commissioners of Kent County, Maryland, a body corporate, politic and a political subdivision of the State of Maryland (the "County") is requesting proposals in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Kent County (CPLL) from public well drilling and maintenance firms with qualified staff in water treatment facility groundwater wells. The purpose of the project is to perform inspection and redevelopment of an existing public well. The well is located onsite at the County's Fairlee Water Treatment Facility at 1 Watertower Road Chestertown MD 21620. Well #3 was constructed in 1994 to a screened depth of 655 feet. The Goulds Model 275H25-5 submersible pump has a design capacity of 250 gpm. The pump is set on a 4-inch steel pipe to a depth of 189 feet. The well head is equipped with a Baker Monitor 8" x 4" pitless unit. Water is conducted to the plant through a 6" pipe. See Attachment B for well information from the Plant Operation and Maintenance Manual. Work on redevelopment of Well #3 will not occur until the new well is online in November 2026. The following services are required: • Perform one (1) hour step test to determine pump's current condition. • Perform one (1) hour pre-redevelopment constant rate test to determine present flow capabilities. • Remove existing submersible pump, motor, drop pipe and wire and perform above-ground inspection of equipment and provide a detailed report outlining findings and recommendations. • Prepare well for TV inspection and perform 360° TV inspection of well. • Install 8" wire brush and wire brush entire casing and screen to remove any iron or scale buildup. • Remove 8" wire brush and install 6" wire brush and airlift well. • Remove 6" wire brush and install high velocity jetting tool and submersible pump. • High velocity jet entire screened area while pumping submersible unit. • Remove jetting equipment and install 6" swab. • Swab and airlift entire screened area to loosen and remove any materials dislodged during jetting and retighten gravel pack. • Remove swab and re-install submersible pump, motor, drop pipe and wire. • Perform one (1) hour post-redevelopment test to determine flow capabilities. • Provide a follow-up detailed report of the well redevelopment and recommendations for any repairs or replacement parts for the submersible pump system. The proposal shall provide a lump sum cost breakdown of each of the following tasks: (1) Labor to remove and reinstall the submersible pump and perform high velocity jetting and swabbing of the well with pre- and post-redevelopment testing; (2) High velocity jetting pump rental; (3) 360° pre-redevelopment TV inspection; (4) Perform above-ground inspection of pumping equipment. All work will be performed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Completion: project must be completed within 90 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contractor shall provide a one (1) year labor and materials warranty (excluding natural disaster and/or third-party damage). Award will be based upon review of qualifications, experience, and price; County Commissioners of Kent County reserve the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.
