2025-005 Blake Street & Island Avenue Water Main Replacement

The City of Lewiston, Maine, is soliciting bids for the Blake Street and Island Avenue Water Main Replacement project, solicitation number 2025-005. The scope of work involves the installation of various ductile iron and HDPE water mains, including 2,200 linear feet of 8-inch DI water main, 280 linear feet of 8-inch HDPE water main via pipebursting, and 360 linear feet of 2-inch fusible HDPE water main. Additional requirements include the installation of water services, hydrants, and insertion and receiving pits, as well as the removal of a canal utility bridge. The project also encompasses stormdrain and sewer improvements, specifically 90 linear feet of 8-inch solid pipe and a sewer spot repair. Site restoration activities include the removal of 3,800 square yards of pavement, the application of 400 tons of hot mix asphalt, and the restoration of a fence and playground. Work is concentrated on Blake Street from Oak Street to Birch Street, Bates Street at Oak Street, and Island Avenue from Main Street to the dead-end service at number 38 Island Avenue. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on January 21, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025. The contract is functionally a firm fixed price agreement based on unit pricing. Performance must begin within ten days of contract signing, with all work on Main Street completed by July 1, 2025, and all remaining contract work finished by November 1, 2025. The contractor is required to maintain workers compensation, automotive, and general liability insurance, naming the City as an additional insured. All work must adhere to AASHTO, ASTM, and MaineDOT standards, with final acceptance determined by the City Engineer at the project site.