Austin Avenue Water Main Replacement

This contract involves the replacement of an 8‑inch ductile‑iron water main along Austin Avenue, including road restoration, pressure testing, and disinfecting. The project is funded by the Chelan‑Puyallup Rural Water & Power District and was awarded to SE, Inc., doing business as Smith Excavation for a bid of $441,381, slightly below the agency’s internal estimate of $500,000. The work will require excavation, pipe installation, and post‑installation testing, typical of municipal water‑infrastructure upgrades. The competitive bidding process attracted six firms, indicating moderate market interest, but the district ultimately selected the lowest‑priced qualified bidder. • Scope: Ductile‑iron main replacement with polyethylene wrap, road restoration, testing, and disinfection. • Location: Austin Avenue within the district’s service area in Chelan County, WA. • Value: Awarded bid $441,381 (≈ $0.44 M). • Competition: Six bidders; award went to the lowest‑priced qualified vendor.