2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 1

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to replace lead service lines throughout the City of Cincinnati, covering both public‑right‑of‑way and private‑side locations. The contractor must furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and perform excavation, pipe replacement, utility coordination, and full restoration of disturbed surfaces. The City will provide 100 % surety and certify funds for the private‑side portion; the contractor must post equivalent performance surety. The work must commence within five days of notice and be completed within 300 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays. Relevant compliance requirements include Davis‑Bacon prevailing wages, DBE/MBE participation (5.4 % goal), apprenticeship verification, and extensive insurance coverage. • Replace approximately 1,028 lead service lines (public and private). • Perform roadway pavement restoration, concrete and asphalt work, utility potholing, and interior service relocations. • Provide all required permits, traffic control, and post‑installation testing, with a one‑year warranty on workmanship.