To purchase a current year Transmate TapMate 350-00 tapping machine or acceptable equivalent. For lateral tapping into water mainline services to make repairs. Shall include storage box, hydraulic power unit, cutters, and adapters as described below. Tapping Machine Shall have the ability to drill lateral taps from 3in to 12in in diameter Weight approximately 65lbs for easy handling and operation in the field Shall be capable of working on ductile iron, cast iron, steel, RCP, A/C, and PVC pipe Shall have the ability to use with hydraulic drive power unit Transmate 372-01 or acceptable equivalent Base machine to include 1in shaft nose, 1in spade bit, PVC pilot, tapping compound, and storage box for housing unit when not in use
