Group 5B Lead Service Line Replacement Project

The Group 5B Lead Service Line Replacement Project, solicitation number 2138874, is a unit price contract issued by the City of Rochester Water Bureau to replace lead, lead-lined, and galvanized water services with new polyethylene or copper lines. The scope of work involves replacing services between the water main and the curb stop, as well as between the curb stop and the residential meter. Key deliverables include the installation of new service tubing, curb stops, boxes, and taping saddles for water main connections, along with required water meter replacements for inside service work, full service line flushing, and surface restoration of all disturbed areas. The project consists of a base bid for 928 services, with Add Alternate #1 covering 122 services and Add Alternate #2 covering 132 services. The contract term is 543 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with bids due by October 8, 2026. This project is funded by a grant from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Consequently, the contractor must adhere to strict federal and state compliance standards, including the Build America, Buy America Act, American Iron and Steel requirements, and ADA accessibility guidelines. The contract establishes a 20% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, alongside specific workforce goals of 20% minorities and 6.9% females. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder. Mandatory compliance requirements for bidders include providing a NYSDOL Contractor Registry Certificate, an EFC DBE Utilization Plan, and apprenticeship agreements. Additionally, contractors must maintain specific safety certifications, such as OSHA 10-hour and UDig NY CEP, and comply with prevailing wage laws under NYS Labor Law Article 8.