Water Service Investigations, Contract 2

The contract involves a comprehensive investigation of water service line materials across various streets within Erie County, New York, conducted by the Erie County Water Authority. The work primarily entails exposing existing service lines through vacuum excavation, accurately identifying their materials, and restoring the disturbed areas. The project is scheduled to run from February 2026 through October 2026, with a focus on all counties in New York State, emphasizing compliance with specified MWBE participation goals of 10%, although no set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses applies. Bidders are invited to submit sealed proposals by December 4, 2025, with a bid bond requirement of 5%, and are encouraged to review detailed specifications and contract documents available through the Avalon Plan Room. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to all applicable standards and regulations, with the contract likely governed by standard clauses, although specific FAR or DFARS clauses are not detailed in the provided materials. The procurement process is structured around a formal bidding procedure, with bidders required to submit their proposals in sealed envelopes by the specified deadline at the Erie County Water Authority’s designated address. The scope of work includes detailed tasks such as vacuum excavation, material identification, and site restoration, with performance monitored at project sites across NYS counties. While the solicitation references standard contract clauses and evaluation criteria, detailed evaluation factors, award basis, and specific contractual clauses are not included in the available excerpts. Bidders must obtain full contract documents, specifications, and drawings from the Avalon Plan Room, as these contain the complete technical and administrative requirements necessary for compliance and successful proposal submission.