486324 / Project # WS-713 - Water Improvements for Jefferson Chalmers

WS-713

The work, as specified in this Request for Bids (RFB) #486324 / Project #WS-7130, will consist of the following:

• Replacement and lining of approximately 37,169 linear feet of existing six-inch, eight-inch, and twelve-inch water main including Gate Valves, Fire Hydrants, approximately 17,535 linear feel of existing lead services, and all the 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. 
   
   
• 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 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. 
   
• Due to the extreme inconvenience to Detroit Water and Sewerage water service customers and the public in general, and also due to the impossibility of performing prompt, permanent restoration during the winter season, work on the Contract shall be temporarily halted after the second week of November or as authorized by the Engineer. The Contract work shall promptly resume during the third week of April of the following year or as authorized by the Engineer, unless mutually agreed upon by both parties. 
   
• The Project has an expected duration of 730 calendar days.
   
• For a more detailed description, refer to Books 1, 2 & 3 as posted on the MITN/BidNet website.