Tiki Lane Water Line Replacement

The City of Lancaster is seeking a qualified contractor to replace approximately 2,000 linear feet of 6‑ to 12‑inch water main along Tiki Lane, including 266 ft of 12‑inch pipe installed by horizontal directional drilling, along with associated valves, fire hydrants, pavement repairs, traffic control, and site restoration. The contract is a lump‑sum, single‑source general construction award with mandatory bonding, prevailing‑wage compliance, and detailed record‑drawing requirements. • Core scope: install new ductile‑iron water mains (6‑in. labor, 12‑in. labor, 12‑in. HDD), replace fire hydrants, install gate valves and service‑line copper. • Ancillary work: traffic‑control management, pavement repair/planing, seeding & mulching, hydrostatic testing, disinfection, tracer‑wire installation, and final as‑built documentation. • Key dates: pre‑bid conference Sept 14 2026 (mandatory), questions due Sept 22 2026, bid deadline Sept 25 2026 11 AM, water‑line installation milestone Dec 15 2026, substantial completion May 31 2027. • Requirements: Ohio prevailing‑wage rates, $1 M‑plus bond/insurance premium, MBE/WBE participation goals (6 %/2 %), full compliance with EJCDC C‑700 conditions, and submission through Bid Express®.