Description
City of Cincinnati is seeking qualified contractors to furnish, install, and test a new water‑main system in the Western Hills area. The scope includes supplying and installing ductile‑iron pipe, copper pipe, and related fittings, as well as an alternate bid option for 42‑inch steel pipe in place of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe. The contractor must also handle excavation, back‑fill, pavement restoration, cathodic‑protection installation, and all required testing and certifications. The work must begin within five days of notice and be completed within 120 days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays.
• Primary scope: supply and install ductile‑iron, copper, and optional steel water‑main pipe (42 in.) with associated fittings and valve chambers.
• Mandatory alternate bid for 42‑in. steel pipe; failure to submit results in bid rejection.
• Requirements: OSHA safety compliance, Ohio prevailing‑wage rates, M/WBE participation, performance and bid bonds, insurance, and extensive documentation (certifications, schedules, cathodic‑protection design).
• Timeline: pre‑bid Teams meeting on 4 April 2026 (mandatory), bid submission deadline 28 April 2026, work window June‑October 2026, 120‑day construction period.