ACCELERATED WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 4 (5% SLBE)

The Metropolitan District awarded a single‑award contract to replace approximately 8,000 linear feet of 8‑ to 12‑inch water mains across its member towns in Connecticut. The scope includes full demolition, installation of new ductile‑iron mains, service reconnections, temporary road restoration, and all associated permits, equipment, and labor. Bidders were required to hold DAS Contractor Pre‑qualification certificates and provide a 10 % bid security. The contract was competitively bid through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference held on December 8 2020 and a bid opening on January 7 2021. The award was made to Genovesi Construction LLC for a total of $6,631,360. • Scope: 8,000 ft of new 8‑12 in. ductile‑iron water main, service reconnections, and temporary restoration. • Procurement: Full and open competition (ITB) with mandatory pre‑bid conference and 10 % bid security. • Award: Single vendor – Genovesi Construction LLC – contract value $6.63 million.