On-Call Well Rehabilitation, Development, Maintenance, and Testing Services

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
On-Call Well Rehabilitation, Development, Maintenance, and Testing Services
SOQs due
2:00 PM
October 2, 2026
SOQs sent electronically must be directed to:
Charly Liscomb at
bliscomb@mcwd.org
SOQs sent by mail must be directed to:
Marina Coast Water District
920 2nd Ave., Suite A
Marina, CA 93933
ATTN: Charly Liscomb

I. INTRODUCTION
The Marina Coast Water District (District) is requesting Statements of Qualifications
(SOQs) from qualified well contractors to provide on-call well rehabilitation,
maintenance, development, and hydraulic testing services for the District's existing
groundwater wells.
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to establish an on-call
contracting resource that can respond to routine, planned, and as-needed work
associated with maintaining and restoring the performance and condition of existing
District wells.
Work will be authorized by the District on an as-needed basis. The specific scope,
schedule, and compensation for individual assignments will be established prior to
authorization of each assignment in accordance with the resulting agreement and
applicable District procurement requirements.
This RFQ is intended to establish an on-call agreement for well rehabilitation,
development, maintenance, and testing services. Work performed under the
agreement will be authorized by the District through individual Task Orders on an as-
needed basis. Work consists of furnishing all tools, equipment, materials, supplies,
and manufactured articles for each repair and construction as needed, except those
supplied by MCWD, and where requested, providing as-built drawings of completed
work. It shall also include the furnishing of all transportation and services, including
fuel, power, water, and essential communications, and the performance of all labor,
work, or other operations required for the fulfillment of the contract in strict accordance
with the Contract Documents and applicable portions of MCWD's Standard Procedures
and Specifications currently in effect.
In addition, no proposer shall be qualified to perform the work unless they are
registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5
at the time that the contract is awarded. Failure to have registered and thereby be
qualified shall render the SOQ non-responsive.
II. BACKGROUND
The District owns and operates groundwater production wells that require periodic
inspection, testing, maintenance, development, and rehabilitation to maintain reliable
operation and evaluate changes in well performance. Conditions and required work
vary by well and may include declining capacity, increased drawdown, accumulation
of scale or biological material, sediment production, screen or casing concerns, or the
need to evaluate well and aquifer performance.
The District is seeking a qualified contractor with the equipment, personnel, licenses,
and experience necessary to perform well rehabilitation and related maintenance
services when requested. The District may use separate contractors or consultants for
specialty services such as standalone video inspection, geophysical logging, water-

quality sampling, engineering, or other work not specifically authorized under an
individual assignment.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The anticipated services are centered on rehabilitation and maintenance of existing
District wells. The following describes the types of work that may be requested and is
not intended to require every service on every assignment.
1. Well Rehabilitation and Maintenance
Provide rehabilitation and maintenance services for existing groundwater wells to
restore or maintain well performance and address observed well conditions.
Depending on the condition of an individual well, work may include:
* Mechanical well cleaning, including brushing, swabbing, surging, bailing, airlifting,
or similar methods appropriate to the well.
* Chemical well rehabilitation or treatment, when appropriate and specifically
authorized by the District.
* Removal of accumulated sediment, scale, biological fouling, or other material
affecting well performance.
* Cleaning or rehabilitation of well screens and casing.
* Minor well repairs, including screen, casing, annular seal/fill, or surface-completion
repairs where appropriate and within the contractor's capabilities.
* Well disinfection following rehabilitation or maintenance activities, when required.
* Containment, handling, and lawful disposal of rehabilitation water, sediment,
treatment chemicals, and other materials generated by the work.
* Temporary site protection, traffic control, fencing, and erosion or sediment controls
as required for the specific assignment.
2. Well Development and Redevelopment
Provide development or redevelopment of existing wells when needed to improve
hydraulic connection with the aquifer, remove accumulated fines or sediment, or
restore well performance following rehabilitation or repair. Methods may include
surging, swabbing, airlifting, pumping, or other appropriate development techniques
proposed by the contractor and approved by the District.
The contractor shall be capable of monitoring and documenting development activities,
including pumping rates, water levels, turbidity or other field observations when
requested by the District.
3. Pumping and Hydraulic Testing
Provide pumping and hydraulic testing of existing wells to evaluate well capacity and
performance before or after rehabilitation. Testing may include step-drawdown tests,
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constant-rate or extended-duration pumping tests, recovery monitoring, and
measurement of pumping rate and water levels.
The contractor shall provide and install temporary pumping equipment, discharge
piping, flow-measurement equipment, water-level measurement equipment, and other
temporary equipment necessary for testing when included in an authorized
assignment. Test water shall be managed and discharged or disposed of in
accordance with District direction and applicable requirements.
4. Pump Removal, Reinstallation, and Related Well Access
Where required to perform rehabilitation, development, inspection, or testing, the
contractor may be requested to remove and reinstall existing well pumps, column pipe,
sounding tubes, or related well components. The contractor shall coordinate such work
with District staff and protect existing equipment intended for reuse.
Major pump replacement, permanent electrical work, controls, instrumentation
upgrades, and unrelated mechanical improvements are not included in the anticipated
scope of this on-call agreement and may be separately procured by the District as
appropriate.
5. Condition Documentation and Specialty Support
The contractor shall document existing conditions encountered during the work and
notify the District of conditions that may require additional repair or evaluation. Where
useful to the rehabilitation work, the contractor may be requested to coordinate access
for video inspection or other specialty services performed by the District or others.
IV. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY MCWD
* Identify the well or facility requiring service and provide reasonably available
well construction records, prior rehabilitation records, pump information, testing
data, and other relevant information.
* Define the objectives and known conditions for each requested assignment.
* Provide District coordination and access to District facilities.
* Coordinate specialty consultants or contractors retained separately by the
District, when applicable.
* Review proposed work plans, schedules, and pricing before authorizing
individual assignments.
V. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected contractor shall maintain all licenses, registrations, insurance, equipment,
and qualified personnel necessary to perform the authorized work. The contractor
should demonstrate experience performing rehabilitation and maintenance of
municipal or public water-supply wells of comparable depth, diameter, and
construction.
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* Provide a qualified project manager or superintendent as the primary point of
contact.
* Provide appropriately trained field personnel and equipment suitable for the
assigned work.
* Comply with applicable safety, environmental, prevailing wage, and public
works requirements.
* Protect existing District facilities and maintain safe, orderly work areas.
* Provide written documentation of work performed, field measurements,
materials used, significant observations, and recommendations following
completion of each assignment.
* Coordinate work schedules and site activities with District staff.
VI. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
The SOQ should be concise and provide sufficient information for the District to
evaluate the firm's ability to perform the anticipated on-call services. SOQs shall
include:
* Firm Information: Legal name, business address, contact information,
California contractor license information, DIR registration information, and years
in business.
* Relevant Experience: Experience with rehabilitation, redevelopment,
maintenance, and hydraulic testing of municipal or public water-supply wells.
* Key Personnel: Identification and qualifications of the proposed project
manager, superintendent, and key field personnel.
* Equipment and Capabilities: Description of equipment and capabilities
available for well rehabilitation, development/redevelopment, pump removal
and installation, and pumping tests.
* Project Examples and References: At least three recent projects involving
well rehabilitation, redevelopment, maintenance, or hydraulic testing of similar
wells, including owner contact information.
* Availability and Responsiveness: Ability to respond to planned and time-
sensitive District needs and anticipated mobilization capabilities.
* Safety Record and Program: Summary of the firm's safety program and any
information requested by the District regarding recent safety performance.
* Subcontractors: Identification of specialty subcontractors the firm anticipates
using for services commonly associated with the work.
* Approach to On-Call Services: Describe the firm's approach to evaluating well
conditions, recommending appropriate rehabilitation methods, coordinating with
District staff, responding to routine and urgent needs, and minimizing disruption
to District operations.
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VII. COMPENSATION AND INDIVIDUAL WORK AUTHORIZATION
This RFQ is intended to evaluate contractor qualifications. A lump-sum price for
undefined future work is not requested with the SOQ.
For individual assignments, the District will request a scope, schedule, and cost
proposal or other pricing information appropriate to the work. No work shall proceed
until authorized by the District in accordance with the resulting agreement and
applicable District procedures.
Individual Task Orders shall be limited to work appropriate for performance under the
on-call agreement and shall be authorized in accordance with applicable District
procurement policies and legal requirements. The District reserves the right to
separately procure any work based on its scope, cost, complexity, or other applicable
requirements.
The District does not guarantee a minimum quantity or value of work under the on-call
agreement.
VIII. AGREEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS
The selected contractor will be required to enter into an agreement with the District
prior to the performance of any work. The agreement will establish the terms and
conditions governing the on-call services, including applicable insurance, indemnity,
bonding, licensing, and other requirements. Individual assignments will be authorized
through Task Orders issued in accordance with the agreement and applicable District
procurement requirements.
Work performed under the resulting agreement constitutes public works and is subject
to applicable California prevailing wage requirements. Contractors and subcontractors
shall comply with applicable Department of Industrial Relations registration, prevailing
wage, certified payroll, apprenticeship, and other public works requirements.
IX. RFQ SCHEDULE
The following schedule is tentative and may be modified by the District:
Milestone Tentative Date
Advertise RFQ September 4, 2026
Final Date for Questions September 18, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Responses to Questions Posted September 23, 2026 - 5:00 PM
SOQs Due October 2, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Selection / Notice of Qualification October 5 - 9, 2026
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X. QUESTIONS AND SUBMITTAL
Questions
All questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing via email to:
Marina Coast Water District
Charly Liscomb
bliscomb@mcwd.org
Questions must be received no later than September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Responses
to questions and any clarifications or modifications to the RFQ will be issued by the
District in writing.
SOQ Submittal
Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) must be received by the District no later than
October 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Late, misdirected, incomplete, or unsigned SOQs may
not be considered.
SOQs may be submitted by either of the following methods:
Electronic Submittal:
Submit one searchable PDF via email to:
bliscomb@mcwd.org
The email subject line shall state:
SOQ - On-Call Well Services
Electronic submittals must be received in the designated District email inbox by the
stated deadline. Proposers are responsible for confirming successful transmission
and receipt of their SOQ.
Mail or Hand Delivery:
Marina Coast Water District
920 2nd Ave., Suite A
Marina, CA 93933
Attn: Charly Liscomb
The outside of the package shall be clearly labeled:
SOQ - On-Call Well Services
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XI. EVALUATION AND SELECTION
The District will evaluate SOQs based on the contractor's demonstrated ability to
perform the anticipated on-call services. Evaluation may consider:
* Relevant well rehabilitation, redevelopment, maintenance, and hydraulic testing
experience.
* Qualifications and experience of key personnel.
* Available equipment and technical capabilities.
* Experience with municipal or public water-supply wells.
* References and past performance.
* Availability, responsiveness, and ability to mobilize.
* Safety record and demonstrated ability to comply with public works
requirements.
The District reserves the right to request clarification or additional information, check
references, conduct interviews, waive immaterial irregularities, reject any or all SOQs,
or cancel or reissue the RFQ.
Each SOQ must conform and be responsive to the invitation and all documents
contained herein. The successful Contractor will execute the agreement for well
services and will furnish bonds for the full amount of each task order and insurance
policies as specified before commencing services under each task order.
All Contractors shall carefully examine this RFQ and satisfy themselves as to their
sufficiency. Contractors shall notify the District of any discovered conflicts, errors or
discrepancies in the RFQ prior to the submission of its Statement of Qualifications. If
necessary, the District will issue clarifications and modifications to the RFQ in the form
of addenda.
Unless the Contractor has given such notification and the District has not responded
thereto by the time SOQ are required to be submitted, the submission of a SOQ shall
constitute an acknowledgment, upon which the District may rely, that the Contractor
has thoroughly examined and is familiar with the RFQ, and Contractors shall not at any
time after the submission of the SOQ dispute or protest such RFQ and the directions
explaining them or interpreting them, nor assert that there is any misunderstanding in
regard to the location, extent, nature or amount of work to be performed.
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Below are the criteria that will be used for evaluation.
Evaluation Criteria Points
Qualifications and Firm Capabilities
* Qualifications and experience of the firm
* Qualifications of key personnel
* Availability of qualified staff and equipment
* Experience working with public water agencies/utilities
* Safety record and applicable licenses/certifications
Subtotal 25
Relevant Well Rehabilitation Experience
* Experience rehabilitating municipal/production wells
* Well cleaning, development, and rehabilitation experience
* Pump removal/installation and well testing experience
* Video inspection, mechanical/chemical rehabilitation, and related
diagnostic work
Subtotal
30
Approach to On-Call Services
Understanding of the RFQ scope and anticipated services
* Approach to evaluating well conditions and recommending rehab
methods
* Ability to respond to routine and urgent/emergency work
* Coordination with District staff
* Ability to minimize disruption to water system operations
30
Subtotal
Past Performance and References
* Quality of work on similar projects
* Ability to complete work within schedule and budget
* Responsiveness and communication
* References from previous clients
Subtotal 15
Total 100
SOQs will be reviewed for responsiveness and evaluated based on the factors listed
above.
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Any protest hereunder must be submitted in writing to Charly Liscomb, at
bliscomb@mcwd.org before 5:00 p.m. of the 5th business day following the
announcement of award. The initial protest document must identify the protestant and
contain a complete statement of the basis for the protest with reference to any portion
of the SOQ documents which the protestant relies on as the basis of the protest. The
above time and content requirements are mandatory and comprise the sole and
exclusive means by which to protest a SOQ, and thus failure to comply therewith shall
constitute a waiver of any right to further pursue a protest by any means, including
filing a Government Code claim or legal proceedings. SOQ protests shall be acted
upon by the District Engineer.
XII. GENERAL INFORMATION
* Issuance of this RFQ does not commit the District to award an agreement or
authorize any specific amount of work.
* The District may procure services outside this on-call agreement when it
determines that separate procurement is appropriate.
* Any changes to the RFQ will be issued by written addendum.
* Submission of an SOQ constitutes acknowledgment of the requirements
contained in this RFQ and the District's applicable contracting requirements.
* Upon receipt, each SOQ becomes the sole property of the District and will not
be returned to the Proposer. The District reserves, in its sole discretion, the
right to reject any and all SOQs, including the right to cancel or postpone the
RFQ or the Services at any time, or to decline to award the Agreement to any
of the Proposers. The District reserves the right to waive any immaterial
irregularities in an SOQ or submission of an SOQ. The District reserves the right
to reject any SOQ that is determined to contain false or misleading information,
or material omissions.
* This RFQ is not an agreement to purchase or contract for services. The District
reserves the right to modify or cancel in whole or in part this RFQ. The District
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to enter into a contract as a result of
the RFQ.
* Proposers shall develop and submit the SOQ at their own expense. The District
will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submittal of
an SOQ.
* Proposers must disclose to the District any actual, apparent, direct or indirect,
or potential conflicts of interest that may exist with respect to Proposer, any
employees of Proposer, or any other person relative to the Services to be
provided pursuant to this RFQ. This RFQ process will be conducted in
compliance with all laws regarding political contributions, conflicts of interest, or
unlawful activities. District employees are prohibited from participating in the
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