Water Distribution Rehabilitation FY 23-24

The City of Lincoln is seeking a qualified general engineering contractor to execute a comprehensive water‑distribution rehabilitation in FY 23‑24. The work entails demolition of existing fire hydrants and asbestos‑cement pipe, installation of new PVC and ductile‑iron water mains ranging from 4‑ to 16‑in., placement of new fire‑hydrant assemblies, construction of approximately 6,000 ft of water main, relocation of roughly 80 water meters, and associated site‑work, traffic control, testing, and disinfection. The contract is a lump‑sum, paper‑based bid with a 115‑working‑day construction period, strict notification and permitting requirements, and a $4,000 per day liquidated‑damage clause. • Demolition of fire hydrants, asbestos‑cement pipe, and meter boxes; removal of abandoned service lines. • Installation of new 4‑ to 16‑in. PVC C‑900 (DR‑14) and ductile‑iron water mains, fire‑hydrant assemblies, and 1‑in. service lines with required fittings and valves. • Required coordination with utility locates, One‑Call, tribal consultation, cultural‑resource protocols, and compliance with cover‑depth, separation‑distance, and temperature‑restriction standards. • Mandatory testing (vacuum‑test manholes, water‑line disinfection, quality sampling) and final acceptance tied to reinstated survey monuments and as‑built documentation.