Manchester Town Opengov #25/26-58

On-Call Lead Water Service Line Replacement for Town of Manchester

This opportunity seeks an on-call contractor to replace lead or galvanized steel water service lines for the Town of Manchester Water and Sewer Department: - Government Buyer: - Town of Manchester, Water and Sewer Department, Purchasing Division - Products and Services Requested: - Removal of existing lead or galvanized steel water service lines - Installation of new 1-inch type K seamless copper service lines (minimum 20 feet per service) - Replacement of main valve before the meter for properties with up to 6 units - Restoration of concrete sidewalks (minimum 20 sq ft) and bituminous concrete driveways (minimum 9 sq ft) disturbed during replacement - All equipment, materials, labor, permits, and site restoration included - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must obtain all necessary permits (building, water, sewer, road encroachment) - Compliance with Water Department, Engineering Division, and Connecticut State Building Code - Must meet federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HUD requirements, including prevailing wage and Living Wage Ordinance - Pricing is per foot of copper tubing and per square foot of restoration - Contractor must complete each service replacement within five days of site-specific contract execution - Bidders must hold appropriate Connecticut licenses and provide a 5% bid bond or cashier’s check - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Project is federally funded and subject to ARPA compliance and federal contract provisions

Description

This solicitation is for the Town of Manchester Water Department to procure an on-call contractor to replace existing lead or galvanized steel water service lines with new 1-inch copper service lines. The work includes removal of old pipes, valves, and fittings, installation of new seamless copper tubing from the curb stop to the meter, and replacement of the main valve inside the building. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, scheduling inspections, and complying with water department and building code requirements. The project is federally funded through Community Development Block Grant funds and is subject to prevailing wage requirements. Bidders must submit sealed bids electronically by April 29, 2026, and provide a bid bond or cashier’s check equal to 5% of the bid.

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