3020 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603 ● Phone: (800) 738-8395

E-mail: rettew@rettew.com ● Web site: re)ew.com

ADDENDUM NO. 02

November 2, 2026

To: All Prospective Bidders

RE: Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority

New Holland Pike Low-Pressure Force Main Replacement Project

Contract 2026-04

RETTEW Project No. 0571401439

Dear Bidders:

The following Addendum No. 02 is hereby made to the contract documents for the above-referenced project. Any additions, clarifications, or deletions described in this Addendum take precedence over any instructions at conflict herein. All items in this Addendum shall be considered in preparation of your proposal for the referenced project.

Receipt of this Addendum shall be acknowledged by inserting this number and date in the space provided on the Bid Form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of the Bidder. The addendum consists of

4 pages and the following attachments:

Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes

Pre-Bid Sign-In Sheet

Log of Clarifications to Bidder’s Questions

Section 004110 – Bid Form (Re-issued)

CLARIFICATIONS

The following clarifications are provided in response to written bidder inquiries, verbal questions and discussions during the pre-bid meeting, and other pertinent information intended to clarify the requirements of the Contract Drawings and Project Manual.

1. All written clarifications to bidder’s questions provided through PennBid have been added as an attachment to this addendum.

2. The bid deadline has been extended to November 10, 2026. Bids will be received until 10:00 AM the morning of November 10, 2026. The deadline for clarifications to bidder’s questions has not changed.

3. Two additional lots near Hellers Church Road will be made available to Contractor for staging and laydown purposes during the construction period. These sites will be in addition to the Parcel at the bareville pump station.

4. Nighttime construction activities are permitted, provided the Contractor implements appropriate traffic control measures and adequate work area lighting in accordance with applicable PennDOT standards. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying and ensuring compliance with all

Addendum No. 02

Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority/New Holland Pike Low-Pressure Force Main Replacement Project

RETTEW Project No. 0571404139 applicable municipal noise ordinances and restrictions governing nighttime construction activities.

5. The use of steel plates for temporary roadway protection is discouraged by PennDOT and shall be limited to a maximum of one or two plates where their use is necessary. All steel plates shall be securely pinned in place, with cold patch asphalt placed along the edges to provide smooth transitions between the plates and adjacent pavement. Appropriate “STEEL PLATES AHEAD” warning signs shall be installed in accordance with applicable PennDOT traffic control requirements. Steel plates shall not be permitted during winter weather conditions, including periods of snow or ice. The Contractor shall notify the appropriate PennDOT Maintenance

Department prior to the placement and use of steel plates within the roadway.

6. Flowable fill will not be required for abandoning lines. Reference the attached bidder clarifications for additional information.

PROJECT MANUAL MODIFICATIONS

The Project Manual shall be modified as follows:

SECTION 004110 – BID FORM (RE-ISSUED)

A restoration line item has been added for the full depth shoulder restoration as defined in the HOP.

Description: Payment shall be limited to the restoration limits required by the HOP and reasonably necessary for installation of the proposed force main. Additional restoration resulting from excavation widths exceeding those reasonably necessary for the work, including widths attributable to the

Contractor's selected means and methods, shall be performed at no additional cost to the Owner, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Engineer. The Contractor shall remain responsible for complying with all applicable excavation safety requirements and HOP conditions.

Payment: Payment shall be made on a square yard (SY) basis.

SECTION 333123 – SANITARY UTILITY PIPING AND ACCESSORIES

It has been brought to the Engineer’s attention that allowing for the use of PVC C-900 and ductile iron fittings for the force main will help mitigate complexities associated with installing fused HDPE line.

Particularly with regards to fusing components in the trench to route around existing utilities. Therefore, the use of PVC C-900 Piping will be permitted on this project. The following specification pertains to the use of PVC pipe and ductile iron fittings.

Remove Section 2.2 in its entirety and replace with the following language:

2.2 PVC FORCE MAIN PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. General

1. Forcemain 4” and larger: PVC force main piping shall be permitted for use throughout the force main alignment in all locations previously specified as HDPE. Pipe shall be C-900 DR-18 (235 PSI) and meet the performance standards contained herein listed below.

Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority/New Holland Pike Low-Pressure Force Main Replacement Project

2. Forcemain less than 4”: must at minimum be ASTM D2241 SDR21 (200 PSI)

3. All pipe, fittings, joints, restraints, and appurtenances shall be compatible with the specified pipe materials, dimensions, and pressure classes.

B. Standards & Materials

1. 4” & Larger: PVC DR18 pressure pipe shall conform to AWWA C900.

2. <4”: PVC SDR21 pressure pipe shall conform to ASTM D2241.

3. PVC SDR21 shall be used for mainline interconnections where identified in the contract documents.

4. Rubber gasketed joints shall conform to ASTM D3139, with elastomeric gaskets conforming to

ASTM F477.

5. Ductile iron fittings shall conform to AWWA C110 or AWWA C153, as applicable.

6. Pipe shall be furnished with integral bell-and-spigot joints and shall be suitable for buried pressure sewer service.

7. Transitions between DR18 and SDR21 piping at the forcemain interconnections shall be accomplished using compatible, pressure-rated fittings, couplings, or adapters suitable for the respective pipe dimensions and pressure ratings.

C. Joints

1. Joints shall be rubber gasketed, push-on type, conforming to ASTM D3139, with gaskets meeting

ASTM F477.

2. Joint restraints shall be provided as detailed in the Plan Drawings and shall be rated for the full pressure of the pipeline and specifically designed for use with PVC pipe.

3. Joint restraints shall be provided at fittings, bends, tees, valves, interconnections, transitions, and other locations requiring thrust restraint, as indicated in the Plan Drawings.

4. Restrained joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and the restrained joint detail provided in the Plan Drawings.

D. Fittings

1. Fittings shall be ductile iron, mechanical joint type, conforming to AWWA C110 or AWWA C153, unless otherwise noted.

2. Fittings shall have a minimum pressure rating of 250 psi and shall be compatible with the applicable PVC pipe dimensions and pressure classes.

3. Mechanical joint restraints shall be specifically designed for the PVC pipe material and diameter being restrained and shall be installed in accordance with the restrained joint detail provided in the Plan Drawings.

4. Fittings, couplings, and adapters used at transitions between DR18 and SDR21 piping shall provide a watertight, pressure-rated connection and shall accommodate differences in pipe dimensions, where applicable.

5. All ductile iron fittings shall be lined and coated as follows:

1. The fitting interior shall be lined with U.S. Pipe Protecto 401 Ceramic Epoxy Lining or an approved equivalent as produced by another manufacturer.

2. The fitting exterior shall be coated with the standard bituminous coating specified under the appropriate ANSI specifications for pipes and fittings.

The following insertion valve specification pertains to the single insertion valve indicated in the plan drawings at the intersection Newport Road and New Holland Pike.

Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority/New Holland Pike Low-Pressure Force Main Replacement Project

Add the following section after Section 2.5.F.6.h

G. Insertion Valves

1. Insertion valves shall be Mueller PermaSeal Insertion Valves, as manufactured by Mueller Co., or approved equal.

2. Valves shall be resilient wedge gate valves designed for permanent installation into existing pressurized piping without requiring system shutdown or depressurization.

3. Valves shall conform to applicable requirements of AWWA C515 and AWWA C223.

4. Valves shall have a minimum working pressure rating of 350 PSI, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

5. Valve bodies and insertion sleeves shall be constructed of ductile iron.

6. Valves shall incorporate resiliently seated wedges providing watertight shutoff against an integral valve body seating surface.

7. Ferrous components shall be protected by fusion-bonded epoxy coating conforming to AWWA

C550, with a nominal thickness of 10 mils.

8. Valves shall open counterclockwise and be equipped with standard operating nuts suitable for buried service.

9. Valves shall be compatible with the existing force main pipe material, outside diameter, and operating pressure.

10. The Contractor shall verify existing pipe dimensions, material, and condition prior to ordering and installation.

11. All seals, gaskets, and wetted components shall be suitable for sanitary sewer force main service and exposure to wastewater.

12. Installation shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's written recommendations using manufacturer-approved equipment and procedures.

13. Installation shall be completed without interruption of existing force main service unless otherwise authorized by the Owner.

14. The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment and procedures to prevent uncontrolled wastewater discharge during installation.

15. Following installation, valves shall be operated through their full range of motion and inspected for leakage.

16. Buried valves shall be provided with roadway valve boxes in accordance with Paragraph 2.5.B of this Section.

17. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's product data, pressure ratings, materials, and installation procedures for Engineer approval.

END OF ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM NO. 2 – ISSUED 11/02/2026

BID FORM 004110 - 1

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BID FORM

Project Identification: Contract No. 2026-04 – General Construction

New Holland Pike Low-Pressure Force Main Replacement Project

RETTEW Project No.: 0571404139

Name of Bidder:

This Bid is submitted to: Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority

161 Newport Road

Leola, PA 17540

1. The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an

Agreement with OWNER in the form included in the Contract Documents to perform and furnish all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Bid price and within the Bid Times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

2. Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid and Instructions to

Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid Security.

This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of Bid opening unless award is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which case this Bid shall remain subject to acceptance for 120 days after the bid opening date as provided by the Act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.

1309, No. 317), as amended by the Act of December 12, 1994 (P.L. 1042, No. 142). Bidder will sign and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement with the Bonds and other documents required by the Bidding Requirements within 15 days after the date of OWNER'S Notice of Award.

3. In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that:

a. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Contract Documents and the following Addenda receipt of all which is hereby acknowledged:

b. Bidder has visited the site and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local and site conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance and furnishing of the Work.

c. Bidder is familiar with and is satisfied as to all federal, state and local laws and regulations that may affect cost, progress, performance and furnishing of the Work.

d. If applicable, Bidder has carefully studied all reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the site and all drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the site (except underground facilities) that have been identified in the

Supplementary Conditions as referenced in Article 4 of the General Conditions.

Bidder accepts the determination set forth in Paragraph SC-4.02 of the

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Supplementary Conditions of the extent of the "technical data" contained in such reports and drawings upon which Bidder is entitled to rely as provided in Article 4 of the General Conditions. Bidder acknowledges that such reports and drawings are not Contract Documents and may not be complete for Bidder's purposes. Bidder acknowledges that OWNER and ENGINEER do not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information and data shown or indicated in the Contract

Documents with respect to underground facilities at or contiguous to the site. Bidder has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for having done so) all such additional or supplementary examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies and data concerning conditions (surface, subsurface and underground facilities) at or contiguous to the site or otherwise that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work or that may relate to any aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction to be employed by

Bidder and safety precautions and programs incident thereto. Bidder does not consider that any additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance and furnishing of the Work in accordance with the times, price and other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

e. Bidder is aware of the general nature of the Work to be performed by OWNER and others at the site that relates to work for which this Bid is submitted as indicated in the Contract Documents.

f. Bidder has correlated the information known to Bidder, information and observations obtained from visits to the site, reports and drawings identified in the

Contract Documents and all additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies and data with the Contract Documents.

g. Bidder has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by ENGINEER is acceptable to Bidder, and the Contract

Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the Work for which this Bid is submitted.

h. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on the behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization or corporation; Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid; Bidder has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding; and Bidder has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other Bidder or over OWNER. Bidder is aware that they must complete a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the work on the project with its own forces.

4. Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract documents for the prices entered into the electronic Bid Form on the PennBID website, which is located under the

“Bid” tab. (The electronic Bid Form may be downloaded and printed for the Bidder’s use.)

the unit price summation is identified as:

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Item

Estimated

Quantity

Unit

Unit Price

Total Price

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1 Mobilization/Demobilization and Closeout 1 LS

2 Erosion and Sedimentation Control 1 LS

3 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic 1 LS

DEMOLITION

4 Small Tree/Shrub Removal 5 EA

5 Demolition of Existing Valve Vaults/Manholes 7 EA

HDPE LOW-PRESSURE SEWER LINE (OPEN CUT)

6A 3” HDPE DR-17 Force Main (Improved Area) 53 LF

6B 4” HDPE DR-17 Force Main (Improved Area) 18 LF

6C 6” HDPE DR-17 Force Main (Improved Area) 489 LF

6D 8” HDPE DR-17 Force Main (Improved Area) 68 LF

6E 8” HDPE DR-17 Force Main (Unimproved Area) 126 LF

6F 10” HDPE DR-17 Force Main (Improved Area) 1472 LF

6G 12” HDPE DR-17 Force Main (Improved Area) 8351 LF

6H 12” HDPE DR-17 Force Main (Unimproved Area) 760 LF

6I 1.5” HDPE DR-11 Service Lateral 1250 LF

PVC LOW-PRESSURE SEWER LINE (OPEN CUT)

7A 2” PVC SDR-21 Force Main (Improved Area) 26 LF

7B 2.5” PVC SDR-21 Force Main (Improved Area) 5 LF

PVC GRAVITY SEWER (OPEN CUT)

8 12” PVC SDR-35 Gravity Sewer Line (Improved Area, 0’-8’

Deep)

23 LF

9 4’ Pre-Cast Sanitary Sewer Manhole (addendum 1) 16 VF

10 4’ Doghouse Sanitary Sewer Manhole (addendum 1) 0 VF

11 Standard Manhole Frame and Cover 2 EA

FORCEMAIN VALVES

12A 3” Plug Valve & Box 1 EA

12B 4” Plug Valve & Box 4 EA

12C 6” Plug Valve & Box 2 EA

12D 8” Plug Valve & Box 1 EA

12E 12” Plug Valve & Box 5 EA

13A 2” Ball Valve & Box 4 EA

13B 2.5” Ball Valve & Box 1 EA

14 4” Insertion Valve 1 EA

15 3” Combination Air Release Valve & Vault 5 EA

MAINLINE CONNECTIONS

16 Mainline Interconnections 12 EA

17 Dart Interconnection & South Maple Vault Rehab 1 LS

LATERAL CONNECTIONS

18 Lateral Reconnection (Short Side) 98 EA

19 Lateral Reconnection (Long Side) 82 EA

MISCELLANEOUS

20 Unclassified Excavation (Contingent) 100 CY

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Item

Estimated

Quantity

Unit

Unit Price

Total Price

21A Unmarked Utility Repair (Contingent) - Telecom 3 EA

21B Unmarked Utility Repair (Contingent) – 6” Waterline 3 EA

21C Unmarked Utility Repair (Contingent) – 8” Waterline 3 EA

21D Unmarked Utility Repair (Contingent) – Water Lateral 3 EA

21E Unmarked Utility Repair (Contingent) – Gas Main 3 EA

21F Unmarked Utility Repair (Contingent) – Gas Lateral 3 EA

21G Unmarked Utility Repair (Contingent) – Sanitary Sewer

Lateral

3 EA

22A Line Stops/Mech Plugs (Additional, Contingent) – 2” 2 EA

22B Line Stops/Mech Plugs (Additional, Contingent) – 2.5” 2 EA

22C Line Stops/Mech Plugs (Additional, Contingent) – 3” 2 EA

22D Line Stops/Mech Plugs (Additional, Contingent) – 4” 2 EA

SURFACE RESTORATION

23 Unimproved Surface - Lawns/Field 1003 LF

24 Improved Surface - Gravel 150 LF

25 Improved Surface – Asphalt Driveway 50 LF

26 Improved Surface – Municipal Road 430 LF

27 Improved Surface – Concrete Sidewalk 420 LF

28 Improved Surface – Full Depth State Road Restoration 10744 LF

29 Improved Surface – Temporary Road Restoration (State &

Municipal)

11174 LF

30 Improved Surface – Concrete curb 250 LF

31 Improved Surface – Full Depth State Shoulder Restoration 345 SY

TOTAL UNIT PRICE BASE BID SUMMATION: (figures)

Dollars and Cents (written)

5. Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially complete within 315 calendar days after the date when the contract time commences to run as provided in Paragraph 2.03 of the

General Conditions, and completed and ready for final payment within 14 calendar days after the date of Substantial Completion. Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages in the event of failure to complete the Work within the times specified in the Agreement.

6. The following shall be submitted with the BID on the PennBID website: Bid Security, Bid

Form Certification, Non Collusion Affidavit, Workers Comp Affidavit, Public Works

Employment Verification, CFA Non Discrimination Sexual Harassment Affidavit, Experience Questionnaire

7. Communications concerning this Bid shall be addressed to the address of Bidder indicated below or the following address:

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8. The terms used in this Bid that are defined in the General Conditions or Instructions will have the meanings assigned to them in the General Conditions or Instructions.

BID FORM 004110 - 6

SUBMITTED on .

If Bidder is:

An Individual

By: (SEAL)

(INDIVIDUAL’S NAME)

doing business as

Business Address:

Phone No.:

A Partnership

(FIRM’S NAME)

(GENERAL PARTNER)

A Corporation

(CORPORATION’S NAME)

(STATE OF INCORPORATION)

(NAME OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN)

(TITLE)

(Corporate Seal)

Attest:

(SECRETARY)

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A Joint Venture

(NAME)

(ADDRESS)

(NAME)

(ADDRESS)

Phone Number and Address for Receipt of Official Communications.

(Each joint venturer must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership and corporation that is a party to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above.)

3020 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 � Phone: (800) 738-8395

AGENDA/MEETING MINUTES

PRE-BID MEETING

OWNER: Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority

PROJECT: New Holland Pike Low-Pressure Force Main Replacement Project

DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2026

TIME: 1:00 P.M.

LOCATION: 161 Newport Road, Leola, PA 17540

OFFICE OF RECORD: RETTEW Associates Inc., Lancaster

PROJECT MANAGER: Abraham King, PE, CCCA

1.0 INTRODUCTIONS:

2.0 SIGN-IN SHEET: THIS IS A VOLUNTARY PRE-BID MEETING. ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO

SIGN THE SIGN-IN SHEET. THE SIGN-IN SHEET WILL BE INCLUDED WITH ADDENDUM NO. 2.

3.0 BID OPENING: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026 @ 10:00AM, ELECTRONICALLY ON PENNBID.

BID OPENING TO BE POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2026 @ 10:00AM.

4.0 CONTRACT TIMES:

• SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION 315 DAYS

• FINAL COMPLETION 14 DAYS AFTER SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.

IF BID PRICING IS ACCEPTABLE AND THE SELECTED CONTRACTOR’S DOCUMENTATION IS IN

ORDER, THE OWNER ANTICIPATES AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF THE NOTICE TO PROCEED ON

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2026.

5.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW:

THE PROJECT INVOLVES THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 11,350 LF LOW-PRESSURE HDPE

AND PVC FORCE MAIN OF VARYING DIAMETERS TO REPLACE AN EXISTING FORCE MAIN IN

CRITICAL CONDITION. WORK WILL INCLUDE RECONNECTION OF APPROXIMATELY TWELVE (12)

LOW-PRESSURE SEWER MAINS TO THE NEW FORCE MAIN, LATERAL RECONNECTIONS, LATERAL

VALVE REPLACEMENTS, DEMOLITION AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING SEWAGE FACILITIES,

AND ALL ASSOCIATED VALVES AND APPURTENANCES FOR THE COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF THE

LOW-PRESSURE FORCE MAIN.

THE PPROJECT WILL BE BID UNDER ONE PRIME CONTRACT:

• GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

6.0 ACCESS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY: THE SELECTED CONTRACTOR WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE

BAREVILLE PUMP STATION PARCEL FOR STAGING AND LAYDOWN. THE CONTRACTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL E&S CONTROL MEASURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF STAGING AND

LAYDOWN AREAS, AS WELL AS RESTORATION OF THESE AREAS UPON COMPLETION OF THE

WORK. ADDITIONAL STAGING/LAYDOWN AREAS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE NEAR HELLERS

CHRUCH ROAD.

7.0 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: THE PROJECT IS TO BE FUNDED THROUGH A PENNSYLVANIA CFA

LOCAL SHARE ACCOUNT (LSA) GRANT. PREVAILING WAGE RATES WILL APPLY. ADDITIONAL

FUNDING-RELATED REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE PROJECT SIGN AND CFA NON-DISCRIMINATION

SEXUAL HARRASSMENT AFFIDAVIT.

8.0 ITEMS OF INTEREST:

• ADDENDUM NO. 1 WAS ISSUED OCTOBER 19, 2026. DOGOUSE MANHOLE REMOVED AND

BYPASS PUMPING REQUIRED AT DOWNSTREAM END OF FACILITY.

• ADDENDUM NO. 2 IS ANTICIPATED TO BE ISSUED NEXT MONDAY AND WILL INCLUDE A

COPY OF THE SIGN IN SHEET, MEETING MINUTES, AND BIDDER CLARIFICATIONS.

• CLARIFICATIONS WILL CLOSE AT 10:00 AM ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026.

• GENERAL CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE AND PAY FOR

COMPACTION TESTING OUTLINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS.

• GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE TIE-IN TIMING AND NOTIFY THE

AUTHORTY BEFORE ANY PLANNED SERVCE INTERRUPTIUON.

• HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT HAS BEEN OBTAINED FOR THIS PROJECT AND IS

INCLUDED IN THE APPENDIX OF THE PROJECT MANUAL. OWNER WILL SECURE A WATER

QUAILITY MANAGEMENT PERMIT AND WILL BE ISSUED VIA FIELD ORDER UPON RECIEPT.

• PENNDOT FULL-LANE MILL/OVERLAY IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE BASE CONTRACT. THE

WORK SHOWN ON HOP PLANS WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE CONTRACT VIA

CHANGE ORDER OR COMPLETED BY OTHERS IF REQUIRED IN THE FUTURE.

• A RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED ON DRAWING G-03 FOR

REFERENCE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE MEANS

AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION.

• BE SURE TO SUBMIT EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE WITH BID.

9.0 QUESTIONS:

• ALL BIDDER QUESTIONS SHALL BE DIRECTED THROUGH PENNBID. VERBAL RESPONSES

PROVIDED AT THE PRE-BID MEETING ARE NON-BINDING. ONLY RESPONSES ISSUED BY

WRITTEN ADDENDUM SHALL BE CONSIDERED OFFICIAL.

10.0 COMMENTS:

DISCUSSION WAS HELD REGARDING THE PAVEMENT CUTBACKS AND WHETHER PAYMENT

COULD BE MADE ON A SY BASIS INSTEAD OF LF.

DISCUSSION WAS HELD ON WHETHER HDD WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE FORCE MAIN INSTALLATION

METHOD.

DISCUSSION WAS HELD ON THE EMERGRENCY BYPASS PLAN AND THE NUMBER OF TRUCK THAT

ULTMA USES FOR BYPASSING. 3 HAULING TRUCKS WITH 2 HYDRO VAC TRUCKS ARE USED.

DISCUSSION WAS HELD ON THE CURRENT CONDITION OF THE PIPE.

UGI HIGH PRESSURE WAS NOTED.

DISCUSSION WAS HELD ON THE POSSIBILITY OF NIGHT WORK.

DISCUSSION WAS HELD ON THE USE OF FLOWABLE FILL.

ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION

11.0 PROJECT SITE TOUR

A PROJECT SITE TOUR WAS CONDUCTED. THE TOUR INCLUDED:

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Project Details

Reference ID Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority, Lancaster County

Project Name New Holland Pike Low-Pressure Force Main Replacement Project

Project Owner Kelly Helsel

Project Type ITB

Department Rettew - Planning & Design

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Contract Type Fixed Fee Contract

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QA2

County, State Lancaster County, PA

Design Firm RETTEW Associates, Inc.

Estimated Contract

Value $3.6 Million

Project Description The Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority will receive sealed bids online for the New Holland Pike Low-Pressure Force Main

Replacement Project. Bids may be submitted and updated online until

10:00 AM on November 5, 2026. All documents and solicitation details are available any time at http://PennBid.bonfirehub.com. A voluntary pre-bid meeting will be held on October 29th, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the office of the Owner located at 161 Newport Road, Leola, PA 17540. A certified check or bid bond for the amount of 10% of the total bid shall be required. Bonds are to be issued by a surety licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Interested bidders need to register at the PennBID web-site. Once registered, bidders can obtain all project documents and submit and update their bids online. Bids shall remain open for a period of 60 days from the date of Bid opening unless award is delayed by a required approval from a governmental agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which event the Bids shall remain open for a period of 120 days from the date of Bid opening. Bids may not be withdrawn during this period. See

Instructions to Bidders for other provisions on the time available for acceptance of Bids. All Bidders must bid on all items listed on the Bid

Form. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price. The successful Bidder shall substantially complete the project within 315 calendar days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. This contract is subject to the following: the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act conditions; the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

(OSHA) conditions; the Pennsylvania Act 229 of 2002; the Pennsylvania

One Call Act, also known as the Underground Utility Line Protection

Law, Act 287 of 1974, as amended; the Pennsylvania Human Relations

Act 222 Conditions; and the non-discrimination in Employment/Contract

Compliance Regulations Conditions; requirement of a Non-Collusion

Affidavit; and the Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification

Act, 43 P.S. 167.1-167.11. (added 5/21/2019) The Upper Leacock

Township Municipal Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids. Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority James Fisher

Director of Public Works

Open Date Oct 06, 2026 5:00 PM EDT

Close Date Nov 05, 2026 10:00 AM EST

Highest Scoring Supplier Score

Public Q&A

#1 - HDD

Vendor, Oct 07, 2026 12:22 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Would this project be considered for Horizontal Directional Drilling?

Kelly Helsel, Oct 09, 2026 1:24 PM EDT, Public - Answered

Horizontal directional drilling will not be considered for installation of the proposed sewer lines.

#2 - Bid Bond

Vendor, Oct 12, 2026 3:22 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

I did not see a Bid Bond in the documents.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 14, 2026 12:31 PM EDT, Public - Answered

Contractor should use the bid bond forms provided by their surety.

#3 - PennDOT Inspection

Vendor, Oct 13, 2026 3:36 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Who will be responsibile to pay for the PennDOT inspector if required.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 14, 2026 12:32 PM EDT, Public - Answered

The Owner's RPR will be present on-site full time. An additional PennDOT Inspector will not be necessary.

#4 - Manhole inserts

Vendor, Oct 13, 2026 3:36 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Please confirm the Parsons manhole inserts are required per the specs.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 14, 2026 1:26 PM EDT, Public - Answered

Yes, parson manhole inserts will be required per the spec.

#5 - MIll and Overlay

Vendor, Oct 14, 2026 2:21 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

How will the contractor be paid for the mill/overlay as shown on the HOP plans.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 19, 2026 2:19 PM EDT, Public - Answered

Mill and Overlay will not be required along the State Road, as construction of this project will predate a planned road surfacing project by PennDOT. PennDOT required plans showing additional mill and overlay work in the event that the PennDOT surfacing project does not take place. Presently, no mill and overlay is required. Should PennDOT require any mill and overlay, it will be handled as a change order.

#6 - Combination Air Release Valve Vault Pay Item

Vendor, Oct 15, 2026 12:57 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Are the plug valves shown on the detail for the Combination Air Release Valve Vault paid for under the pay item for plug valves or are they incidental to the Air Release Valve Vault pay item?

Kelly Helsel, Oct 19, 2026 2:20 PM EDT, Public - Answered

Reference item 12 of the measurement and payment procedures. The plug valves shown in the

ARV detail are incidental to the ARV vaults.

#7 - Unmarked Utility Repairs

Vendor, Oct 16, 2026 9:45 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

For bid items for unmarked utility repairs involving all utility companies other than Upper Leacock

Townhip Municipal Authority (i.e. gas, telecom, electric), please confirm the unit price for these will be strictly for coordination and downtime as these utility companies are contracted to use their own forces or subcontractors for these repairs.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 19, 2026 2:20 PM EDT, Public - Answered

The bid item should include any necessary materials, labor, and coordination required to get the unmarked utility back into service, as required by the owning utility company. Additional payment will not be made if the utility company requires the Contractor to utilize their forces and materials for repair of the utility.

#8 - Mill and Overlay

Vendor, Oct 19, 2026 8:00 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

The HOP Drawings show mill and overlay work but the bid form does not have an item for mill and overlay. Is this not part of the scope of this project?

Kelly Helsel, Oct 19, 2026 2:20 PM EDT, Public - Answered

Mill and Overlay will not be required along the State Road, as construction of this project will predate a planned road surfacing project by PennDOT. PennDOT required plans showing additional mill and overlay work in the event that the PennDOT surfacing project does not take place. Presently, no mill and overlay is required. Should PennDOT require any mill and overlay, it will be handled as a change order.

#9 - Gravel Restoration

Vendor, Oct 19, 2026 8:07 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Please provide a detail/spec for this work.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 22, 2026 9:47 AM EDT, Public - Answered

A gravel detail will be provided as part of the upcoming addendum.

#10 - Cut backs

Vendor, Oct 19, 2026 9:11 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

The detail for pavement restoration on state roads does not show cutbacks. Please clarify if this is correct.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 22, 2026 9:48 AM EDT, Public - Answered

There will be no cutbacks for state road restoration. The trench width shall be equal to the outside diameter of the pipe plus 1 foot on each side. Refer to details provided in HOP Plans which are attached to the project manual for additional details.

#11 - MH-278

Vendor, Oct 19, 2026 11:42 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Can more information and/or material list be provided for all piping and valving to be replaced in kind for MH-278

Kelly Helsel, Oct 22, 2026 9:48 AM EDT, Public - Answered

A visit to MH-278 can be included as part of the pre-bid site visit scheduled for October 29, 2026 immediately following the conclusion of the pre-bid meeting.

#12 - Full Depth State Road Restoration

Vendor, Oct 19, 2026 12:59 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

It appears by the details that no cutback is required for trench restoration, is that correct?

Kelly Helsel, Oct 22, 2026 9:49 AM EDT, Public - Answered

There will be no cutbacks for state road restoration. The trench width shall be equal to the outside diameter of the pipe plus 1 foot on each side. Refer to details provided in HOP Plans which are attached to the project manual for additional details.

#13 - HOP Trench Restoration

Vendor, Oct 20, 2026 8:02 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Since the mill and overlay will be done at a later date under a separate contract, should we then be bringing the 19mm up to finish grade with the trench restoration?

Kelly Helsel, Oct 22, 2026 9:49 AM EDT, Public - Answered

Refer to the West Main Street SR0023 Newport Road SR 0772 Pavement Restoration Detail of the Highway Occupancy Permit attached to the Project Manual. A 2.0" thick wearing course

(12.5mm) shall be provided as indicated in the detail.

#14 - Tracer Wire/Detection Tape

Vendor, Oct 20, 2026 8:11 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Is both tracer wire and detection tape required, or just detection tape as per the detail?

Kelly Helsel, Oct 22, 2026 9:49 AM EDT, Public - Answered

Refer to Page 333123-3 of the Project Manual. Both tracer wire and detectable warning tape shall be installed along the pipeline in accordance with project specifications.

#20 - Testing

Vendor, Oct 20, 2026 1:50 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Will water be made available to rest the lines.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 27, 2026 12:34 PM EDT, Public - Answered

It is assumed that the question pertains to the availability of water for pipeline testing. Water can be drawn from Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority's public water supply system for use in force main testing where possible.

#15 - Bends

Vendor, Oct 20, 2026 1:56 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

At areas where bends and tees are required can bends be ductile iron fittings with megalugs.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 22, 2026 9:50 AM EDT, Public - Answered

Due to existing corrosion issues and high H2S, ductile iron pipe and fittings will not be permitted for use in the proposed force main. All HDPE pipe and fittings, including bends, tees, and other appurtenances, shall be fused in accordance with the div 33 specifications. Mechanical joint restraints, such as Megalugs, may be utilized at mainline interconnections where restrained joints are specified on plans. Fused HDPE mechanical joint adapters shall be provided at valve connections along the force main. Properly fused HDPE joints do not require additional joint restraint when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

#16 - Base Course

Vendor, Oct 21, 2026 12:53 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Should the Base Course for Township Roads be 25mm versus 37.5 mm?

Kelly Helsel, Oct 26, 2026 3:35 PM EDT, Public - Answered

Refer to the West Main Street SR 0023 Newport Road SR 0772 Pavement Restoration Detail of the Highway Occupancy Permit attached to the Project Manual. Township roadway restoration shall conform to this detail. Detail 3 - Pavement Restoration Detail for Existing Township Road on

Sheet D-01 of the Construction Drawings shall be disregarded.

#21 - Detour

Vendor, Oct 22, 2026 11:33 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Will detours be allowed.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 27, 2026 12:35 PM EDT, Public - Answered

The HOP was approved based on utilizing the PennDOT standard PATA figures shown in Traffic

Control Note #12 on sheet 2 of 30. These figures can be found here:

https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/penndot/documents/public/pubsforms/publications/pub%20213.pdf. A detour can be used, however, it will need to be provided to PennDOT as a supplement to the permit and reviewed by PennDOT for approval. PennDOT typically requires that state roads to be used for the detour.

#17 - Lateral Pipe

Vendor, Oct 22, 2026 11:48 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

What material is the existing lateral pipes.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 26, 2026 3:35 PM EDT, Public - Answered

According to as-built drawings and general operator knowledge of the system, it is believed that all existing lateral pipes are PVC.

#22 - PennDOT Road

Vendor, Oct 22, 2026 12:13 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Is there known concrete in the road and if concrete is encountered will asphalt be installed in place and/or will PennDOT require concrete to be reinstalled.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 27, 2026 12:36 PM EDT, Public - Answered

Based on the existing pavement information shown on sheets 3 - 8 of 30 of the HOP Plan Set, there is no existing concrete pavement shown.

#18 - Township Pave

Vendor, Oct 22, 2026 2:34 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Please confirm is 37.5mm is correct for the base course for the township road. If quarries cannot supply this material, please provide an acceptable alternate.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 26, 2026 3:36 PM EDT, Public - Answered

Refer to the West Main Street SR 0023 Newport Road SR 0772 Pavement Restoration Detail of the Highway Occupancy Permit attached to the Project Manual. Township roadway restoration shall conform to this detail. Detail 3 - Pavement Restoration Detail for Existing Township Road on

Sheet D-01 of the Construction Drawings shall be disregarded.

#19 - Insertion Valve.

Vendor, Oct 23, 2026 9:01 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Can you please advise on the location of the 4" Insertion Valve.

Kelly Helsel, Oct 26, 2026 3:36 PM EDT, Public - Answered

Refer to Detail 1 - Newport Road Interconnection 6 on Sheet C-08. The 4" Insertion Valve is required for the interconnection on Newport Road.

#23 - Addendums

Vendor, Oct 27, 2026 1:12 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Are you expecting any more addendums to be published and will bid date remain the same?

Kelly Helsel, Nov 02, 2026 2:38 PM EST, Public - Answered

The bid opening has been extended to November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

#24 - Shoulder Cut Back

Vendor, Oct 27, 2026 1:59 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

HOP permit plans state "If an opening is made within a bituminous pavement within 3 feet from the edge of pavement or other joint, the surface restoration shall be extended to the edge of pavement or other joint." Will this apply to this project or no because it was previously stated no cut backs are required. Please advise.

Kelly Helsel, Nov 02, 2026 2:39 PM EST, Public - Answered

Contractor shall restore the shoulder full depth if they are within 3-ft of the edge of the shoulder.

Yes, Contractor is required to put down temporary pavement marking lines at the end of each workday.

#25 - Flowable Fill Abandonment

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 9:40 AM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Can a pay item be added for the Flowable Fill Abandonment of the Existing Force Main?

Kelly Helsel, Nov 02, 2026 2:40 PM EST, Public - Answered

The contractor will not be required to fill the existing forcemain with flowable fill. The forcemains should be cut and capped at the existing mainline interconnections, points of disconnection from the active system, and at any other additional locations indicated on the drawings or directed by the Engineer.

#26 - ADDENDUM 2

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 4:39 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

AFTER THE NEXT ADDENDUM IS UPLOADED, WILL THE QUESTION PERIOD BE

EXTENDED TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTORS TIME TO ASK FOR ANY CLARIFICATIONS?

Kelly Helsel, Nov 02, 2026 2:41 PM EST, Public - Answered

#27 - UGI INSPECTOR

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 4:40 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

AT THE PRE-BID MEETING IT WAS NOTED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM UGI WILL BE

ON SITE DURING THE ENTIRE PROJECT, CAN YOU VERIFY THAT THE CONTRACTORS

WILL NOT BE CHARGED OR RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS?

Contractor will not be responsible for any costs associated with UGI inspection during construction.

#28 - PERMITS

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 4:41 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

ARE THERE ANY PERMITS OR ASSOCIATED COSTS THAT THE CONTRACTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING?

Permits are being obtained by the Owner and will not be the responsibility of the contractor.

#29 - PENNDOT WORK

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 4:42 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

CAN YOU CLARIFY THE PENNDOT PROJECT THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT,

INCLUDING HOW AND WHAT THE CONTRACTOR NEEDS TO COORDINATE WITH THEM?

Kelly Helsel, Nov 02, 2026 2:42 PM EST, Public - Answered

Reference the revised Plan Sheet C-08 issued with Addendum 1. Approximately 400 LF of the forcemain was initially proposed to go underneath the PennDOT Sidewalk Project (ECMS

110556). This was intended to reduce the quantity of mill and overlay required on the project.

Since mill and overlay is not being required for restoration in the state road, the line will now be installed in the travel lane adjacent to the sidewalk. The extents of the proposed sidewalk project are indicated in the plan set for this project. See the plan sheet re-issued for Addendum 1. Based on the site survey, there are 3 short side laterals in the area of the proposed PennDOT Sidewalk

Project. Note that based on the lateral reconnection details, short side laterals were to be replaced in their entirety. The PennDOT sidewalk project is anticipated to begin construction in

February 2027. If the contractor is able to the three (3) laterals underneath the sidewalk area prior to PennDOT's project, it can be completed via open cut. If time/scheduling does not permit for open cut installation of the three laterals prior to the PennDOT sidewalk project, trenchless methods will need to be utilized. Should trenchless methods need to be utilized, it will be handled with a change order. Bidders should assume the three laterals will be open cut in order to establish a bid.

#30 - NEWPORT RD MEDIAN

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 4:46 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

ON PG C-08 OF THE DRAWINGS THERE IS A NOTE THAT STATES, AVOID DISTURBANCE

OF MEDIAN DURING CONSTRUCTION, HOWEVER, THERE IS A SECOND NOTE POINTING

TO THE SAME MEDIAN THAT STATES, REMOVE EXISTING PIPE ABANDON AND FILL

EXISTING CLEANOUT/VALVES. PLEASE CLARIFY WHAT WORK IS REQUIRED AND

WHETHER EXCAVATION AND RESTORATION WILL BE NEEDED HERE.

Kelly Helsel, Nov 02, 2026 2:42 PM EST, Public - Answered

The pipe through the median will not need to be removed. The contractors can ignore the note indicating that pipe through the median will need to be removed. The contractor should cut/cap the line and abandon it in place to avoid disturbing the median.

#31 - STATION 54+00

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 4:50 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

ON PG C-08 OF THE DRAWINGS, AT STATION 54+00 THERE IS AN ARROW POINTING TO

THE PIPE THAT STATES INSTAL (1) 12" DR-17 HDPE 45-DEG BEND, HOWEVER NO BEND

IS SHOWN HERE OR ON THE PROFILE, CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN?

Kelly Helsel, Nov 02, 2026 2:42 PM EST, Public - Answered

This note should be ignored. It appears to be carryover from previously considered alignments.

#32 - Mechanical line plugs and caps

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 4:51 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

Several interconnection details, including Detail 1/C-09 at Hillcrest Avenue, show both a mechanical line plug and a cap. Some plugs appear within existing pipe sections marked for removal. Please explain when the plugs are installed, whether they are removed or remain permanently, and why both a plug and cap are required.

Kelly Helsel, Nov 02, 2026 2:42 PM EST, Public - Answered

It was anticipated that the contractors would use temporary/removable line stops/mechanical plugs to temporarily stop flow during the interconnection. If this is the case, the lines should be capped once the flow is transferred to the new line and the plug is removed. However, it is understood that there are a variety of different line stop/mechanical plug products, that require different means and methods of installation. For this reason, a specific product was not specified so as to allow contractors flexibility during bidding. If the contractor chooses to use a product that can serve as a permanent means of sealing the pipe, then an additional cap may not be necessary. However, it would need to be confirmed during submittals that the line stop/mechanical plug is suitable for long term use and line termination.

#33 - Existing force main and house services — South Maple Avenue, C-17

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 4:53 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

The drawing shows a proposed 6-inch main alongside the existing 4-inch main between Main

Street and Hillcrest Avenue. Will the existing main remain active or be abandoned? Please identify which house services must be connected to the new main and the limits of pipe abandonment.

Kelly Helsel, Nov 02, 2026 2:43 PM EST, Public - Answered

The 4" main from MH-278 that continues plan south down hillcrest will need to remain active.

However, the small section of that same 4" line between MH-278 and the proposed 6" connection will no longer be needed. The intent of this area is to no longer convey flow from the 4" line that currently travels down south maple and turns into MH-278, which then goes down hillcrest. The 4" line will be connected to the 6" line which will go straight down South Maple Street and connect to the new forcemain on new holland pike. However, the existing 4" line that is going down hillcrest out of MH-278 is still collecting other residential customers, and needs to remain in service. In conclusion, all of the lines adjacent to the MH-278 vault rehab need to stay in service except the very short piece of 4" that turns into MH-278 from south maple toward hillcrest.

#34 - Pipe materials and connection at Bareville Pump Station — C-16

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 4:57 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

C-16 shows an HDPE-to-ductile-iron transition coupling and a 90-degree bend approaching the pump station. However, Answer #15 prohibits ductile iron pipe and fittings in the proposed force main. Please identify what existing piping remains, what new piping and fittings are required, their materials, and the bid items covering this connection.

Kelly Helsel, Nov 02, 2026 2:43 PM EST, Public - Answered

Note that at some interconnections, DI fittings make sense to be used in order to connect to existing infrastructure. The response indicating that DI fittings would not be permitted was intended to limit the joints on the forcemain to be fused. However, due to contractor feedback, C-

900 PVC with ductile iron fittings is going to be permitted as an option instead of using HDPE. It has been brought to the engineer's attention that this will provide contractors additional flexiblity and mitigate difficulties associated with fusing pipe in the trench. A C-900 and DI fittings spec will be provided as part of the upcoming addendum. The contractor may choose to install the entire forcemain out of HDPE or PVC C-900.

#35 - Filling the abandoned force main

Vendor, Oct 29, 2026 5:02 PM EDT, Not Public - Pending

The contract directs the contractor to cap and fill the abandoned force main with flowable fill.

Please identify the limits, filling requirements and bid item…