Coventry Public Schools - Public Water System Improvements Well #2 Installation - 2026
Coventry School DistrictSchool · Coventry, RI- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Russell Hill
- (401) 822-9405
The 30-second brief
Coventry Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for the drilling and development of a new public water supply well to supply the public water system serving Western Coventry Elementary School in Coventry, RI. The work includes drilling a 500-foot well, installing a socket borehole, carbon steel casing, pitless adapter, 4-hour airlift test, double-packer zone hydrofracking, submersible well pump, riser pipe, discharge pipe, and variable frequency drive. Bids are due by November 6, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 1, 2026. Prevailing wage rates and Buy America / American Iron and Steel provisions apply.
Drilling of Well #2 to 500 ft BGS with 10 inch socket borehole and 6 inch carbon steel casing; Double-packer zone hydrofracking/well development; Provision and installation of submersible well pump, Riser pipe, Stilling tube, Gasket, Sanitary cover, And 2 inch HDPE discharge pipe; Provision of erosion control and disposal of drill tailings/spoils; Provision of well pump variable frequency drive
Lowest bid price, responsive and responsible bidder
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Summary
Coventry Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for the drilling and development of a new public water supply well to supply the public water system serving Western Coventry Elementary School in Coventry, RI. The work includes drilling a 500-foot well, installing a socket borehole, carbon steel casing, pitless adapter, 4-hour airlift test, double-packer zone hydrofracking, submersible well pump, riser pipe, discharge pipe, and variable frequency drive.
Bids are due by November 6, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 1, 2026. Prevailing wage rates and Buy America / American Iron and Steel provisions apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest bid price, responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Drilling of Well #2 to 500 ft BGS with 10 inch socket borehole and 6 inch carbon steel casing
- Double-packer zone hydrofracking/well development
- Provision and installation of submersible well pump, Riser pipe, Stilling tube, Gasket, Sanitary cover, And 2 inch HDPE discharge pipe
- Provision of erosion control and disposal of drill tailings/spoils
- Provision of well pump variable frequency drive
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Required Bid security (Bid Bond or Certified Check)
- List of Proposed Subcontractors
- List of Proposed Suppliers
- List of Project References
- Evidence of authority to do business in RI
- Contractor's/Well Drillers License No
- Required Bidder Qualification Statement
- Signed Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
- RI MBE Utilization Plan
- USEPA DBE Subcontractor Utilization Form
- Signed addenda
- Submit to
- Coventry Public Schools, ATTN Russell Hill, 1675 Flat River Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
- Scope location
- Coventry, RI
- Reported agency
- Coventry Public Schools
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Coventry School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Coventry Public Schools, ATTN Russell Hill, 1675 Flat River Rd, Coventry, RI 02816. For questions, contact Russell Hill.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Coventry School District in RI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Russell Hill at (401) 822-9405. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Drilling of Well #2 to 500 ft BGS with 10 inch socket borehole and 6 inch carbon steel casing; Double-packer zone hydrofracking/well development; Provision and installation of submersible well pump, Riser pipe, Stilling tube, Gasket, Sanitary cover, And 2 inch HDPE discharge pipe; Provision of erosi. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest bid price, responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Coventry School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Coventry School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Coventry School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Required Bid security (Bid Bond or Certified Check), List of Proposed Subcontractors, List of Proposed Suppliers, List of Project References, Evidence of authority to do business in RI, Contractor's/W. Review the full document from Coventry School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Coventry, RI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.