The work generally consists of trenchless replacement of approximately 780 lead or galvanized steel service lines for residences within the City of Trenton from the water main to the water meter in the building. The project is funded through the New Jersey SRF Program. The total dollar amount of the construction project will not exceed the funds available. The number of water service lines will be adjusted based on the accepted unit price bid to stay within the budget. Work will generally include coordination with the homeowner, verification of water service line materials inside the home and at the curb stop, excavation, installation of temporary grounding, removal or abandonment of existing service lines, installation of copper service lines, ball valves, curb stop valves and boxes, watertight penetrations through building foundations and walls, flushing, backfill, soil erosion and sediment control, traffic control, housekeeping, full restoration to existing conditions including landscaping, sidewalks, curbs, paving, striping, grounding to new pipe, data tracking and management in ArcGIS and other tasks to complete the work.
