RFP for Soft Digs to Assess Water Service Line Materials and Compliance with EPA Regulations

The Town of Burnsville has issued a request for proposals from qualified contractors to conduct non-destructive excavation, or soft digs, at designated water service sites. The primary goal is to accurately determine the material composition of water service lines, including both public and private segments, to ensure compliance with updated EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. The project involves using vacuum excavation or hand tools to carefully expose service lines, recording GPS coordinates, capturing labeled photographs, and completing standardized observation forms. Contractors are responsible for restoring each site to its original condition after excavation and submitting detailed daily progress reports along with a comprehensive final report. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000 and is part of a solicitation process managed by the North Carolina agency. The project emphasizes meticulous documentation and adherence to environmental and safety standards, supporting regulatory compliance and infrastructure assessment efforts. The response deadline for proposals is August 8, 2025, with additional project details accessible through the provided online link.