Vermont Department of Economic Development #73658

Brighton, VT Lead Service Line Removal and High-Pressure Line Cap Solicitation

This opportunity involves the removal and safe closure of an abandoned lead service line connected to a high-pressure watermain on Cross Street in the Town of Brighton, Vermont. - Government Buyer: - Town of Brighton, Vermont (local government) - OEMs and Vendors: - H2O Innovation (involved in water shutoff and pressure relief coordination) - Vermont Electric Coop (involved in utility pole stabilization coordination) - Products/Services Requested: - Safe closure and removal of an abandoned lead service line - High-pressure line capping - Pressure testing, backfilling, line flushing, and site cleanup - Final inspection with Town and H2O Innovation - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have experience with high-pressure lines, high-risk/tight digs, and preferably jetting capabilities - Mandatory use of a trench box at the dig site - Coordination with Digsafe for utility location - Use of a certified flagging company for roadway work - Coordination with Vermont Electric Coop for utility pole stabilization - Coordination with H2O Innovation for water shutoff and pressure relief - Boil water notice coordination and final inspection required - Project timeline is constrained by the July 4th holiday (must be completed by July 1 or started after July 6)

Description

The Town of Brighton is soliciting bids from qualified contractors with high pressure lines to ensure the safe closure of an abandoned lead service line connected to the watermain to prevent future flooding. The project involves removal of the abandoned pipe, coordination with various entities including Digsafe, Vermont Electric Coop, and H2O Innovation, and performing pressure testing and backfilling to ensure line integrity. Contractors must be familiar with high risk, tight digs, and jetting capabilities, and use certified flagging during roadway work. The project must be completed by July 1 or started after July 6 due to a July 4th celebration.

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