New York State Contract Reporter #2133722

Lead Service Line Replacement Project for City of Rochester, NY

The City of Rochester is seeking qualified contractors for the Group 5A Lead Service Line Replacement Project, funded by the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF #19618). - Government Buyer: - City of Rochester Water Bureau and Department of Environmental Services, Bureau of Water - Scope of Work: - Replacement of lead, lead-lined, and galvanized water service lines with new polyethylene or copper lines - Includes water main taps, service saddles, service tubing, curb stops and boxes, connections to inside service lines, and full service line flushing - Surface restoration of disturbed areas (sidewalks, driveways, curbs) - Maintenance and protection of traffic, fencing for tree protection, and project signage - Coordination with utility companies and compliance with city codes, environmental, and safety regulations - Quantities and Line Items: - Over 2,500 new 1-1/2" water service taps, 12,800 LF of 1" polyethylene water service, 2,000+ meter relocations, and hundreds of curb stops, boxes, and inside service replacements - Base bid plus two add alternates, covering a total of 1,057 services on various Rochester streets - Notable Requirements: - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 20% and workforce participation goals - Apprenticeship training program compliance and incentives for employing qualified city residents - Adherence to NYS Drinking Water State Revolving Fund terms, prevailing wage rates, and federal/state labor laws - Minimum replacement rate of 40 services per month (April-November), with strict scheduling for inside service replacements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; project is open to qualified construction contractors - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Multiple street locations throughout Rochester, NY, including Ernestine, Margaret, Rosalind, Midvale Terrace, Hillendale, Raeburn, Penhurst, Ravenwood, Marlborough, Inglewood, Roxborough, Sheldon, Stanfield Terrace, Dunbar, Ellicott, Enterprise, Sawyer, Flanders, Anthony, Post, Woodbine, Milton, Colgate, and West High Terrace - Key government facilities: City Hall (30 Church Street), Rochester Water Bureau (10 Felix Street), and Greater Rochester International Airport (for some work) - Contract Structure and Duration: - Unit price contract with base and alternate bids - 465 calendar day period of performance from Notice to Proceed, with specific monthly and street-level completion requirements

Description

The City of Rochester's Water Bureau is soliciting bids for the Group 5A Lead Service Line Replacement Project. The work involves replacing existing lead, lead-lined, and galvanized water service lines with new polyethylene or copper lines, including all associated components from the water main to the customer's meter. The project requires a full service line flush post-installation and includes surface restoration of disturbed areas. The contract term is 465 calendar days, and the project includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals of 20%. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 15, 2026.

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