Description
The City of Cincinnati is re‑issuing an Invitation to Bid for a comprehensive water‑main replacement project in the Mt Adams area, encompassing ductile‑iron and copper pipe installation, fire‑hydrant painting and flow testing, and private lead‑service‑line replacement. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the City’s VSS portal, provide a 10 % bid surety, and meet M/WBE, DEI, and insurance requirements. The contract will be awarded after bid opening on 12 Nov 2025, with work to begin within five days of notice and to be completed within 390 calendar days.
• Install new 4‑, 6‑, 8‑, and 12‑in. ductile‑iron water main and associated copper service pipe.
• Perform fire‑hydrant painting (color‑coded) and flow testing per AWWA M‑17 standards.
• Replace private lead service lines (≈ 200 addresses) with a $1,500 allowance per line, contingent on homeowner agreements.
• Comply with M/WBE subcontracting goals (Package A only), provide 100 % performance bond, and submit required insurance and DEI 147 forms.