WS-718 - Water Improvements for New Center Commons and Virginia Park

WS-718

The work consists of the replacement of approximately 9,521 linear feet of existing six, eight, twelve and sixteen-inch water main including Gate Valves, Fire Hydrants, approximately 1,710 linear feet of existing lead services, and all appurtenances required to complete the work. The Contractor shall only be allowed to operate line valves up to and including sixteen inches in size under DWSD direct supervision.  The Bidder hereby agrees to perform all work assigned by the Engineer no matter where located, at the Unit Prices established in the Bid Schedule.

The work also consists of Lead Service Line Replacement, both in the ROW and from curb box to the property water meter and will include the coordination between the Contractor and the DWSD Lead Service Line Team. Bidder to coordinate with Lead Service Line Team for interaction and communication with residents, delivery of notices, pitchers, and filters to residents, and all other requirements as found in the specifications for Lead Service Line Replacement.

The Bidder agrees that any work including unmarked underground utilities that may be required to complete any specific item shall be considered incidental and no claim for additional compensation will be made. The work adjacent to any MDOT road jurisdictions shall be in accordance with the requirements of the MDOT.

Due to the extreme inconvenience to Detroit Water and Sewerage water service customers and the public in general, and also due to the impossibility of performing prompt, permanent restoration during the winter season, work on the Contract shall be temporarily halted after the second week of November or as authorized by the Engineer. The Contract work shall promptly resume during the third week of April of the following year or as authorized by the Engineer.
The Project has an expected duration of 365 calendar days.
 
Drinking Water Revolving Fund
 
Please be advised that this is a State of Michigan Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF project 7483-01).  In addition, federal requirements must be met for American Iron and Steel, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Davis-Bacon. The relevant forms are in Appendix J.