Relocation of Sewer Lines

The City of Austin is seeking a contractor to provide all-inclusive plumbing services to reroute existing private sewer lines to meet up with new City sewer connections for two adjacent residential properties. The contractor will be responsible for providing a site visit, coordinating permits and inspections, and maintaining site safety and traffic control. The project requires the installation of two new individual sewer lines, one for each lot, at a depth of approximately 3-6 feet to provide gravity drainage. The contractor must also ensure that all private sewer lines are installed to proper grade to eliminate standing water and provide continuous gravity flow. • The contractor must be a licensed Master Plumber in the State of Texas. • The contractor must provide all-inclusive pricing covering the full scope of work. • The contractor must obtain and close out all required permits and inspections. • The contractor must coordinate work sequencing to minimize disruption to residents and public right-of-way. • The contractor must maintain continuous site safety and traffic control as required. • The contractor must protect existing utilities, structures, and landscaping. • The contractor must install private sewer connections in the following approximate configurations: 1602 Houston Street: 2-inch private sewer connection, approximately 32 linear feet; 1604 Houston Street: 6-inch private sewer connection, approximately 20 linear feet. • The contractor must install City-approved sewer cleanouts for each service at approximately three to six feet in depth, located for accessibility and maintenance. • The contractor must permanently cap both existing private sewer lines downstream of the new connections once rerouting is complete. • The contractor must perform abandonments in accordance with City of Austin plumbing and utility requirements. • The contractor must comply with all City of Austin heritage tree protection requirements. • The contractor must implement protective measures to prevent damage to the tree and surrounding root system. • The contractor must remove and replace any affected concrete panels, including the driveway crossing at 1602 Houston Street. • The contractor must restore all disturbed areas, including pavement, concrete, soil, and landscaping, to equal or better conditions than existed prior to construction. • The contractor must provide and maintain all required safety measures, barricades, signage, and traffic control in accordance with City of Austin and OSHA requirements. • The contractor must maintain a clean, safe, and orderly job site at all times. • The contractor must schedule and pass all required inspections. • The contractor must perform testing as required to verify proper installation and functionality. • The contractor must correct, at no additional cost to the City, any deficiencies identified during inspections. • The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on workmanship unless otherwise required by City standards.