As of 01/27/2022 This project has been awarded to South East drilling LLC in the amount of
$28,938 - Pump 2
$26,300 - Pump 3
for a total to $55,238. The Town of Bronson is requesting proposals for the replacement of our two drinking well pumps. The five-member town council reserves the right to accept or reject any bid in the best interest of the town. The proposals must contain unit prices for materials and an overall completed price. At the discretion of the town, respondents may be asked to give a short presentation as part of the selection process.
The Town of Bronson is a small municipality located in Levy County, just outside of Gainesville. It has approximately 1,100 residents, of which 660 residents are connected to water and 220 residents are connected to sewer. The two drinking well pumps that currently service the town are no longer working at capacity and need to be replaced. The town plans on using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund the project.
Vertical turbine well pump number one was originally installed in 1987. It is 112 feet in depth, 77 feet in length (outside casing), and 8 inches in diameter (outside casing). The manufacturer is Peerless, and the model number is TA2369. It has a rated capacity of 320 gallons per minute with a 15-horsepower motor, and it is currently pumping 200 gallons per minute.
Vertical turbine well pump number two was originally installed in 1993. It is 125 feet in depth, 70 feet in length (outside casing), and 12 inches in diameter (outside casing). The manufacturer is Peerless, and the model number is 10MA5. It has a rated capacity of 500 gallons per minute with a 30-horsepower motor, and it is currently pumping 400 gallons per minute.
The goal of the project is to increase the capacity of both well pumps to a minimum of 500 gallons per minute. Together, the wells pump approximately 100,000 gallons of water per month.
The project will entail removing the old well pumps (one of which is located inside of a treatment building, the other of which is in the open), installing new concrete pedestals with rebar and anchor bolts, installing the new well pumps, and disinfecting the wells. The wire and conduit coming from the ceiling to the motor may have to be lengthened, and the pump starter may need to be changed to accommodate a new, larger motor. The target timeline for completion is the end of February of 2022.
Proposals should include a minimum of three references showcasing similar projects as well as success rates with completing similar projects on time and within budget.
During the RFP process, any intentional omissions, alterations, or false representations will be grounds for rejection of any proposal.
Questions or requests for additional information concerning this RFP should be directed to Town Manager Sue Beaudet, 650 Oak Street, Bronson, Florida 32621. Telephone: 352.486.2354. Fax: 352.486.6262. Email: townmanager@townofbronson.org.
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