Opportunity
Waterford Town Opengov #IFB# 26-007
Waterford Utility Commission Copper Water Service Replacement for District 2 Roads
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
IFB# 26-007
NAICS
237110
This opportunity involves the replacement of existing plastic water service connections with new copper water service connections for the Town of Waterford's FY26 Paving Program in District 2 Roads. - Government Buyer: - Town of Waterford Utility Commission (Utilities Department) - Products and Materials Requested: - Copper tubing (1-inch and 2-inch diameters) - Main tapping and corporation stops - Curb stops and curb boxes - Services Requested: - Trench excavation, pavement and sidewalk removal, backfill, pipe bedding - Trench paving, sidewalk replacement, and site restoration - Traffic control during construction - Leakage testing of new water service connections - Photographic documentation of excavation and replacement - Notable Requirements: - Use of existing corporation stops and curb boxes if in good condition; new taps or curb boxes only if necessary - Adherence to manufacturer recommendations for copper tubing installation - Temporary water shut-off procedures required - Photographic documentation required for all excavation and replacement work - Contractors must provide bid security, performance and payment bonds, insurance, and evidence of qualifications and experience - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - All work is to be performed in Waterford, Connecticut, as part of the local paving program
Description
The Town of Waterford Utility Commission is seeking sealed proposals from qualified licensed contractors to replace existing plastic water service connections with new copper water service connections for all connections 2 inches or less in diameter. The work includes trench excavation, pavement removal, backfill, sidewalk removal, pipe bedding, traffic control, leakage testing, trench paving, sidewalk replacement, and protection of trees and shrubs. Contractors must use existing corporation stops and curb boxes in good condition, with no new taps or curb boxes expected unless necessary due to condition or leaks. The project requires photographic documentation and adherence to specified installation and temporary water shut-off procedures.