WS-719 / 486551 - Water Main Repairs in City of Detroit (As Needed)

WS-719
The work, as specified in this Request for Bids (RFB) #486551 / Project #WS-719, may consist of the following, throughout the City of Detroit, on an as-needed basis:

• The work is at the direction of the DWSD on an as-needed basis and will be throughout the City of Detroit.  The Bidder hereby agrees to perform all work assigned by the Engineer no matter where located in the City of Detroit, at the Unit Prices established in the Bid Schedule.
• Water main repair materials including, but not limited to, pipes, valves, boxes, repair sleeves, couplings, and appurtenances shall be furnished by DWSD.  All labor, materials, and equipment for the Work with the exception of the water main repair materials as listed herein shall be furnished by the Contractor.
• The Bidder agrees that the unit prices shall remain unchanged for the duration of the Contract and will not be increased for escalation and regardless of the quantities used, whether the quantity of a particular item increases or decreases, or if the item is not used at all.
• The Bidder is expected to provide sufficient staff and crews to complete all as-needed tasks on a timely basis as assigned by DWSD at the unit prices established in the bidding documents.
• The Bidder is expected to be on-call 7 days a week and prepared to mobilize immediately as needed for emergency tasks as assigned by DWSD.

• Locating, exposing, and repairing of water main breaks and leaks, water services, hydrants, valves, gate wells, gate boxes, and appurtenances as directed by the Engineer.
• Lead Service Line Replacement, both in the ROW and from curb box to the property water meter including coordination with Lead Service Line Team for interaction and communication with residents, delivery of notices, pitchers, and filters to residents.
• Installation of electrical grounding systems per the Contract Specifications.
• Snow and ice removal to berm and removal from site including salt applications as directed by the Engineer.
• Site cleanup and restoration including surface restoration of pavement, curbs, sidewalks, driveways, and lawn restoration.
• Additional work as defined in the bid schedule and measurement and payment descriptions.
• The Project has an expected duration of 1,095 calendar days.