Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1.Locate the Valve The Citywill provide the awardedcontractora GIS-exported file geodatabase of the City’smost current water distribution mapsfor the project area. The contractorwill locate all water distribution valves using the following guidelines:•The contractorwill search for all valves visually using the City’sprovided geodata visualized alongside a real-time visualization of the service-provider’s location in relation to a valve.•The contractorwill search for water valves shown on maps, but not identified by visual inspection, using a magnetic locator, probing rods and other tools.•If the valve cannot be located after searching for fifteen minutes, the valve will be labeled “cannot locate” and documented as a work order.2.2.Identify the Valve Each valve will be given a unique identifier provided by the City tothe contractorwhich will serve as an independent identifier for a specific asset which can be used to link to additional internal systems and processes.2.3.Access the Valve The valve cover shall be removed by the contractorin order to access the valve. Broken valve covers shall be documented as a work order.2.4.Clean out Valve Box/Vault The contractorwill vacuum out debris or pump out water from the valve box/vault in order to allow access to the valve operating nutorwheels. In every case, the operating nut must be exposed and clearly visible (not under water or debris) when the valve is exercised. In order to provide this service, the contractormust provide ameans to vacuum and pump witheachwork crew.2.5.Inspection The contractorwill execute a visual inspection of the valve and valve box/vault. This inspection will be conducted from street level and is intended to discover discrepancies that are readily visible from above ground. The specific inspection information to be documented is noted in the documentation section.
