Equiflow Lead Service Line Replacement

The Town of Westerly, Rhode Island, is seeking bids for the Equiflow Lead Service Line Replacement Project. The project involves the removal and replacement of approximately 2,000 existing lead water services with copper tubing. The work includes replacement of public and private side services, and all related work associated therewith. The project is funded through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. • The project requires compliance with federal and state requirements, including the Davis Bacon Act and the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act. • The contractor must provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid and a performance bond in the full amount of the contract. • The project has a completion deadline of April 30, 2026, for 33 services located in State-owned roadways. • The contractor must comply with the Rhode Island labor laws, including prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship requirements. • The contractor must also comply with environmental laws and regulations, including the American Iron and Steel provision and the Build America, Buy America requirement.