Description
The National Park Service is seeking a contractor to rehabilitate the MD Developed Zone water distribution system at Assateague Island National Seashore in Berlin, Maryland. The work includes replacement of water mains, installation of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, and upgrading of select water system equipment. The project will be conducted in five phases, with each phase substantially complete before beginning the next phase. The contractor will be required to conduct their operations in a manner that minimizes disturbance to and prevents contact with horses and other wildlife in the park.
Key aspects of the project include:
* Replacement of approximately 13,500 lineal feet of water mains
* Installation of HDPE piping using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) methods
* Upgrading of select water system equipment
* Conducting work in five phases, with each phase substantially complete before beginning the next phase
* Minimizing disturbance to and preventing contact with horses and other wildlife in the park