Town of Keene seeks proposals from people and/or firms that have a New York State Licensed Professional Hydrogeologist Certification.
The consultant shall provide technical support services to identify and rank test well drilling locations via site visits and geophysical surveys, assist the Town in drafting an RFP for test well drilling services, provide test well drilling assistance, and develop and submit a preliminary hydrogeological report to NYSDOH and NYSDEC.
The Town will solicit a well driller to perform the test well drilling. The test wells will be evaluated by the hired Hydrogeologist for quality of water, quantity of water and the likelihood that production wells will meet the needs of the users. The hydrogeologic analyses and report will be drafted to meet NYSDOH and NYSDEC review/approval.
A preliminary engineering report was completed in 2022 by AES Northeast with the proposed recommendations as well as alternatives for the necessary upgrades for Water District 2.
The Town of Keene operates two water districts that serve the Town of Keene and Keene Valley. In 2005 there was an engineering report on findings for Water District #2, which serves Keene Valley residents. Within that report, the findings included that there needed to be a replacement of the distribution system and laterals, replacement of the water storage reservoir, replacement of the 1998 failing well and upgrades to the well control building.
In 2010, the town replaced the distribution system and part of the well control building. In 2019, the Town proceeded with an emergency project to replace a failed well with a new well. In 2020, the leaks in the Town's storage tank were repaired.
The Town's remaining 1998 well is now nearing failure (currently serving as a redundant source) and requires service. It is currently out of service. The well-controlled building needs necessary repairs and replacements.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No
Total MWBE Participation Goals: 30%
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 6%
Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%
Due date:09/17/2025 2:30 PM
Contract term: TBD
County(ies): Essex
Location: Keene NY
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Background
The Town of Keene seeks proposals for Hydrogeologic Consultant Services to support the operation of its two water districts serving the Town of Keene and Keene Valley. The goal is to identify and rank test well drilling locations, assist in drafting an RFP for drilling services, and develop a preliminary hydrogeological report for submission to NYSDOH and NYSDEC. The project is anticipated to be funded with New York State and/or Federal loan and grant funds, adhering to NYSEFC requirements.
Work Details
The consultant will provide the following services:
1. Identify and rank test well drilling locations through site visits and geophysical surveys.
2. Assist in drafting an RFP for test well drilling services.
3. Provide assistance during test well drilling, including on-site construction observation, observing well pump testing, preliminary regulatory reporting, evaluation of test wells, and coordination with the well driller.
4. Prepare a preliminary hydrogeological report covering:
- history and need,
- details of the well site,
- local hydrogeologic conditions,
- preliminary wellhead protection area delineation,
- inventory of potential contaminant threats,
- results of test well installation and testing,
- well log with construction specifications,
- proposed specifications for a 72-hour pumping test,
- sampling regime for water quality analysis,
- yield sustainability analysis.
Period of Performance
The anticipated project schedule includes RFP award in October 2025, geophysical surveys in Winter 2025/2026, test well drilling in Winter 2025/2026, and completion of the hydrogeologic report and water test results by Winter 2025/2026.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed in Keene, New York.
Bidder Requirements
Proposals must come from individuals or firms that possess a New York State Licensed Professional Hydrogeologist Certification. There are no service-disabled veteran-owned set-asides; however, there are MWBE participation goals set at 30%.
