Bids for Construction Contract - Lead Service Line Replacement Program

The Town of Putnam, Connecticut is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. The contract covers the removal and replacement of up to 223 identified lead service lines within the town’s water distribution system. Work is primarily on the private side of the service line (from curb stop to building), with public‑side replacements only when lead is found upstream. The program defines galvanized steel lines as lead and requires copper pipe for replacements. The bid is open to all vendors and will be managed through the State of CT DAS procurement portal. Key points: • Scope: removal and replacement of up to 223 lead service lines (private‑side, occasional public‑side). • Location: Town of Putnam, CT (service area of Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority). • Procurement type: Invitation to Bid (ITB), open to all vendors. • Delivery term: FOB‑Destination. • Estimated contract value (based on typical line‑replacement costs) is in the low‑to‑mid seven‑figure range. • Bid submission deadline: 2026‑08‑11. • Contact: Denise Geeza, (860) 963‑6800, [email protected].