Flow Meter and Rain Gauge Replacement

The Metropolitan District Commission is seeking a contractor to remove and replace 12 flow meters and control systems, seven rain gauges and control systems, and three combined sewer overflow level sensors across five Connecticut municipalities.

Metropolitan District Commission

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:2025B-19

Due Date:Nov 05, 2026 03:00 PM

Posted Date:Oct 05, 2026 10:30 AM

Type:Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)

Level:Local

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FLOW METER AND RAIN GAUGE REPLACEMENT

Original Notices

Hartford Courant — ConnecticutOct 5, 2026

THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT FLOW METER AND RAIN GAUGE REPLACEMENT CONTRACT NUMBER 2025B-19 INVITATION TO BID General Notice The Metropolitan District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Flow Meter and Rain Gauge Replacement Contract Number: 2025B-19 Sealed Bids for the construction of the Project will be received and safeguarded by The Metropolitan District, at the office of the District Clerk of the Metropolitan District, located at 555 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, until November 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. At that time and place, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud by video teleconference. Interested parties may join either by this link https://themdc.webex.com/themdc/j.php?MTID=mc4b2ea079496997582c9f023822aa0b7 Or by phone: dial 1-415-655-0001, enter meeting # 2311 387 2513 to connect to the bid opening. The Work shall consist of all labor, equipment, fees, permits, and other related costs necessary to provide for the removal and replacement of twelve (12) flow meters and control systems, three (3) of which will also require the removal and installation of combined sewer overflow level sensors, and the removal and installation of seven (7) rain gauges and control systems along with technical support, support equipment, and accessories as shown and specified. Bidders are directed to Section 01010 Summary of Work for specific details. The Work shall be located in the City/Town of Hartford, Newington, Bloomfield, West Hartford, and Weathersfield; in the State of Connecticut as shown on the Bidding Documents. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://mdc.procureware.com/home Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders must register with the designated website, once registered, Prospective Bidders can download the Bidding Documents. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, Addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: The Metropolitan District (MDC) District Clerk’s Office MDC Headquarters: 555 Main St., Hartford, CT 06103 Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at MDC by making an appointment with the District Clerk's Office at 860.278.7850, Ext. 3202. Pre-Bid Conference A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference for the Project will be held for potential Bidders on October 14, 2026 at 9:00AM at the MDC Pre-Bid Conference Room, 231 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT. Prospective Bidders must attend the Pre-Bid Conference and provide requested information on the sign-in sheet at the start of the Pre-Bid Conference. All prospective bidders are invited to ask questions to the District and/or the District’s Agent(s) during this conference. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Each Bid shall be submitted in strict accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of 10 percent of the Bid. The Bidder shall hold a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate in Sitework from the Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to C.G.S§ 4a-100, C.G.S. §4b-101 and C.G.S.§4b-91. Bidders shall submit with their Bids their DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate along with a current Update Statement. In addition, any named Subcontractor whose subcontract value is equal to or greater than $1,000,000 shall hold a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate in the closest applicable classification of the work that the Subcontractor will complete in the contract. The bidder must submit with their bid, all applicable Subcontractor DAS Prequalification certificates. The Successful Bidder and each of its Subcontractors having subcontracts in value equal to or greater than $1,000,000 shall maintain and keep current their respective DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificates at all times during the term of the Contract and any warranty period set forth in the Contract Documents. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: The Metropolitan District By: Victoria Escoriza Title: Interim District Clerk 10/5/2026 157029 #157029-279244

Contact

Name:Dana Chalupka

Email:lmadison@themdc.com

Phone:+18602787850

Address:555 Main Street, Hartford, CT, USA

Description

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, fees, permits, technical support, support equipment, accessories, removal, and installation necessary to replace 12 flow meters and control systems, including combined sewer overflow level sensors at three locations. The work also includes removing and installing seven rain gauges and control systems, as detailed in Section 01010, Summary of Work. Work will be performed across Hartford, Newington, Bloomfield, West Hartford, and Wethersfield, Connecticut. The opportunity is identified as Invitation to Bid 2025B-19.