Water Main Replacement Meals to Richardson Highway

This specification covers the material (pipe and fittings), joining methods and general installation practice for high density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) piping systems for water utilityuse as indicated on the Drawings. The project shall consist of clearing and grubbing a path through an area with large trees, and replacement of approximately 1,800 feet of 8-inch water main between Meals and the Richardson Highway in the City of Valdez, Alaska. The project shall include connecting to existing water mains in four locations, and installation of a "hot tap" valve to keep the water service to the medical campus uninterrupted during construction. The project shall include a new fire hydrant, rerouting and connecting a 2-inch water service to a Church, and stubbing out a 2" water service for future development. System downtime and continuity of service to existing water user will also be required. All questions must be submitted electronically by May 26, 2022 at 4:00pm. Question will be answered in an Addendum(s). Bid security in the amount of 5% of the total bid is required. Current minimum prevailing wage rates as published by the Alaska Department of Labor must be paid if required by law Requirements of the Alaska Employment Preference (AS 36.10) must be met. The City of Valdez encourages disadvantaged, minority and women-owned firms to respond and is available to assist said firms in learning how to do business with the City. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in a bid and to reject any and all bids without cause.

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Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.