Washington Street Water Main Replacement

The Town of Exeter is replacing approximately 1,900 linear feet of 8‑inch ductile‑iron water main on Washington Street, including temporary service lines, valves, hydrants, and related appurtenances. The solicitation required sealed bids, a 5 % bid security, and 100 % performance and payment bonds from the awardee. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for delays beyond both substantial (110 days) and final (140 days) completion. An engineer’s cost estimate is $535,000, and the contract will be executed within 10 days of award. Key points: • Start of work mandated for May 14 2018 with a 140‑day overall schedule. • Scope includes water‑main installation, temporary piping, hydrant replacement, sewer‑drain reconstruction within the trench, rock excavation, earthwork, and pavement restoration. • High penalty rate ($1,000/day) and mandatory RPZ backflow device for temporary hydrants increase risk considerations. • Vendor awarded: N. Granese & Sons, Inc., a Salem, MA contractor experienced in municipal water‑infrastructure projects.