Specifications include, but are not limited to: Description: 1. As part of the Lead Line Replacement Program for the City of Hastings, which is to replace existing lead or galvanized water services in the entire city. The program will replace approximately 100 services from the existing water main to the meter connection inside the house or building. Addresses shall be determined by the City of Hastings. 2. The City will be responsible for removing existing water services, curb stops & boxes, and placing new copper services with new corporation stops, curb stops and boxes. They will place new copper services outside of the house with an open cut trench. 3. Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate with the City (DPS) and homeowner (property owner) for each proposed water service lead line replacement. A list of house addresses and property owners is provided with this attachment. 4. Contractor shall be a licensed plumber with the State of Michigan. 5. Contractor shall be responsible for placing the new copper service from the meter (inside the house) through the house wall and connecting to the city placed new service (outside the house). Contractor shall jackhammer and/or remove concrete of basement wall/floor to remove existing service, supply all fittings and valves required for connection to meter, install new concrete/hydraulic cement as needed and sealing connection through wall, both inside and out. Contractor shall be responsible for any basement leaks that may be present after construction, inside the building or outside. 6. Contractor shall be responsible for acquiring a plumbing permit (including fee) for each service, with Professional Code Inspectors (PCI). PCI is located at 110 W. Center Street, Suite A, Hastings, MI 49058. Phone number is (269) 948-4088. 7. Contractor shall be responsible for providing and installing a wood access panel inside the house, if requested. The access panel shall be painted to match existing color wall. 8. Any finish wall repair that is needed (such as dry wall, brick, finished wood panels, etc..) shall be an additional cost paid by the City. The Contractor shall subcontract this work to a qualified contractor approved by the City. The cost must be approved by the City before work begins. 9. Contractor shall submit shop drawings or product data information at least two weeks prior to installation. 10. The contractor receiving the bid award will provide proof of insurance in the amount shown on the attached policy prior to commencement of work. Insurance will be kept current and in full force throughout the duration of the work.
