On-Call Lead Water Service Replacement

Description

The work shall include the removal of the existing lead (or black iron/galvanized steel) pipes, valves and fittings from service.  This work will include, but is not limited to, the installation and connection of the new type k seamless copper tubing (ASTM Specification B88 of the latest revision), from the curb stop through the foundation wall and to the meter tail piece.  The minimum size of the service line shall be 1-inch. The specification is for the Town of Manchester Water Department (Water Department) to procure an on-call contractor to provide all equipment, materials and labor to replace an existing lead water service line (owned by the property owner) from the curb stop (owned by the Water Department) to the meter including the replacement of main valve before the meter inside the building.  To participate in this program, properties must have no more than 6 units. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits including but limited to, building permit, water and sewer permit and road encroachment. The contract shall carry the appropriate insurance required to obtain each necessary permit as well as contractor working for the Town. The contractor will be paid for the work through federal Community Development Block Grant funds. The contractor shall hold the appropriate license(s) issued by the State of Connecticut to do such work.  The contractor will be responsible to schedule the appropriate inspections from the Town.  All work shall conform to the requirements of the Water Department, Engineering Division and the Connecticut State Building Code.