Merimere Liner Replacement

The City of Meriden is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the liner system at the Merimere Water Filtration Plant. The work includes complete removal and disposal of existing sand/sludge, under‑drain repair, access ramp reconstruction, removal of filter fabric, sand, and geomembrane, and reconstruction of a compacted gravel base free of washouts or divots. This is a single‑site, heavy‑civil construction project focused on water‑utility infrastructure rehabilitation. • Scope: demolition, hazardous material handling, under‑drain system repair, concrete/structural work, geomembrane installation, and site grading/compaction. • Location: Merimere Water Filtration Plant, Meriden, CT. • Delivery term: FOB Destination; all bids submitted electronically via OpenGov EPortal. • Bid class: Invitation to Bid (ITB) – public bidding, no line‑item restrictions. • Estimated contract size: not disclosed, but typical liner replacements run in the high‑hundreds of thousands to low‑millions USD range. • Timeline: bid opening period runs from 2026‑08‑27/28 through a submission deadline of 2026‑10‑09; project execution expected after award (date TBD).