The Project includes the following Work:
The work consists of replacing approximately 30,967 linear feet of existing six, eight,
a n d twelve - inch diameter water main including Gate Valves, Fire Hydrants, and
approximately 639 water existing services, and all appurtenances required to complete the
work. The Contractor shall only be allowed to operate line valves up to and including sixteen
inches in size under DWSD direct supervision. The Bidder hereby agrees to perform all
work assigned by the Engineer no matter where located and at the Unit Prices
established in the Bid Schedule.
The work also consists of Lead Service Line Replacement, both in the ROW and from curb box
to the property water meter and will include the coordination between the Contractor and
the DWSD Lead Service Line Team. Bidder to coordinate with Lead Service Line Team for
interaction and communication with residents, delivery of notices, pitchers and filters to
residents, and all other requirements as found in the specifications for Lead Service Line
Replacement.
The Bidder agrees that any work including unmarked underground utilities that may be
required to complete any specific item shall be considered incidental and no claim for
additional compensation will be made. The contractor will be responsible for following
DWSD’s Full Lead Service Line Replacement (FLSLR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
and specification to remove full LSLs efficiently, effectively, and safely.
All Work shall be performed to the standards and requirements of the local jurisdiction or
permitting agency with authority in the right of way where the Work is performed. Any Work
performed within the Detroit DPW, Wayne County, or MDOT road jurisdictions shall be in
accordance with the requirements of the Detroit DPW, Wayne County, and MDOT authorities
respectively. The Project has an expected duration of 700 calendar days.
