Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Furnish and install pump(s), including electrical connections, capable of pumping 7,000 gpm to 10,000 gpm. a. Pumping rate shall be 7,000 – 10,000 gpm 2. Water shall be pumped from pit to screen house. See Sheet – SITE PLAN. 3. This site was previously used to pump the pit. There are two existing 16” – 18” HDPE pipes from edge of pit to a screen house that can be used for pumping operations. It is not known how far into the pit the intake pipe goes. The contractor is responsible to protect pipes. Air relief valves may be required, drain valves may be required. If pumps shut down in freezing conditions, the contractor shall drain pipes to prevent any damage. The contractor will be 100% responsible to maintain the condition of the existing pipe and any needed repairs for the duration of the contract. See Sheet – SITE PLAN. 4. Move, add/remove piping necessary to manage pumping operation as pit water surface levels change. 5. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to operate and maintain continuous pumping operations throughout life of the project. Situational example: if power is lost in freezing conditions, it will be the contractors’ responsibility to protect pumps and all piping and resume operations when power is restored. It is highly recommended that the contractor install freeze protection, flow meters, and wireless flow monitoring. The contractor must be prepared to deal with any issue on a 24 hour basis. 6. If pump(s) go down or are not pumping the desired rate, the contractor has 72 hours to have them back in operation. Pump(s) not in operation due to mechanical malfunction will not be charged a fee during the down time. 7. All equipment and site security, etc. will be the responsibility of the contractor. 8. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to plow snow from the Conex container to pump location.
