Budd St. and East Pete Rose Way Water Main

The City of Cincinnati, through Greater Cincinnati Water Works, is seeking qualified contractors to replace and install new water‑main infrastructure along Budd Street and East Pete Rose Way. The scope includes furnishing and laying ductile‑iron pipe, prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (42‑in. and 48‑in.), steel pipe alternates, copper pipe, valve boxes, fire‑hydrant testing and painting, hydro‑excavation, utility‑crossing verification, trench work, traffic‑control, railroad coordination, and related site restoration. Bidders must submit full unit‑price proposals, address mandatory alternates (steel‑pipe options), and meet extensive submittal, warranty, and certification requirements. The contract is unit‑price based with an estimated total value between $5 M and $10 M, and the work must be completed within 360 days of the notice to begin. • Core work: install 12‑in., 42‑in., and 48‑in. water mains (PCCP or steel alternatives) plus associated fittings and valve boxes. • Additional services: hydro‑excavation, fire‑hydrant flow testing & painting, railroad right‑of‑entry, traffic‑control, temporary facilities, and site restoration. • Mandatory requirements: U.S.‑based manufacturer for steel pipe alternates, 5‑year experience, NACE‑certified corrosion engineer, cathodic‑protection system, extensive submittal package, $150 k railroad oversight allowance, and $1,500 per private lead‑service‑line allowance.