LONE STAR COLLEGE KINGWOOD – 8" AND 12"

PUBLIC WATER LINES

SCOPE OF WORK (REVISED 08/14/26)

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

Lone Star College (“Owner”) is soliciting Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) with a Request for Contractor Proposals (RFCP) from qualified contractors for the construction of new 8-inch and 12-inch public water lines and associated appurtenances along Kingwood Drive and Sorters Road to serve Lone Star College Kingwood, including the 8-inch private fire service from the new City meter to the campus RPZ backflow preventer.

The work shall be constructed in strict accordance with the newly approved construction plans titled “Construction Plans for Proposed 8" and 12" Public Water Lines for Lone Star College Kingwood,” prepared by D+A Associates (Project No. C19-028-00, sheets 01– 08), which were officially accepted and filed by Houston Public Works under City Drawing No. 73001 on July 23, 2024, with subsequent plan approvals and signatures finalized through August 12, 2026.

2. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND REFERENCE STANDARDS

The Work shall comply with, and the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and following, at a minimum, the following documents and standards:

• 2.1 Construction Plan Set: Approved construction plan set titled “Construction Plans for Proposed 8" and 12" Public Water Lines for Lone Star College Kingwood,” D+A Project No. C19-028-00, sheets 01–08, approved July 23, 2024, and finalized August 12, 2026 (City Drawing No. 73001).

• 2.2 Houston Public Works Specifications: Houston Public Works “Standard Construction Specifications” and “Standard Construction Details for Wastewater

Collection Systems, Water Lines, Storm Drainage, and Street Paving,” and all current amendments.

• 2.3 City Design Manuals: City of Houston Infrastructure Design Manual and Design Manual for Wastewater Collection Systems, Water Lines, Storm Drainage, and Street Paving.

• 2.4 AWWA Standards: Applicable AWWA standards including, but not limited to, C900 (PVC pressure pipe), C151 (ductile iron pipe), C104 (interior lining), C500 (valves), and C651 (disinfection).

• 2.5 State and Federal Regulations: Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 30, Chapter 217, and all applicable state and federal regulations for utility construction.

• 2.6 Traffic Control: Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), Part VI, latest edition, for traffic control in public right-of-way.

Where conflicts occur, the more stringent requirement shall govern, unless otherwise approved in writing by Owner and the City of Houston.

3. LIMITS OF WORK

The Work generally includes, but is not limited to, the following limits and locations:

• 3.1 Kingwood Drive: Within the 120-foot right-of-way along the north side of Kingwood Drive, tying into the existing 12-inch City water line and extending east to the Sorters Road intersection.

• 3.2 Sorters Road: Within the west side of Sorters Road and the westbound lanes, extending from Kingwood Drive north to the private drive and through the Sorters Road water line crossing.

• 3.3 Private Campus Work: From the public water meter and 31'×15' water meter easement into the 8-inch private fire line, FRCWMA (vault), and RPZ backflow preventer located on LSC Kingwood property.

All surface areas, structures, and improvements disturbed by construction activities within these limits shall be restored to equal or better conditions than existing, in accordance with City and Owner standards.

4. BASE SCOPE OF WORK (PRICE PROPOSAL)

The Contractor’s proposal pricing shall include all labor, materials, equipment, services, permits, testing, and incidentals required to provide a complete and functional installation as indicated on the approved plans (City Drawing No. 73001) and in this Scope. At a minimum, the Base Scope includes the following:

4.1 Water Mains and Appurtenances

• a. Furnish and install approximately 12-inch AWWA C900 DR18 blue PVC public water main along Kingwood Drive and Sorters Road, including all fittings, valves, restrained joints, and thrust restraint, with a minimum 5-foot cover on Kingwood Drive and 6-foot cover on Sorters Road as shown on plan and profile sheets.

• b. Furnish and install approximately 8-inch AWWA C900 DR18 blue PVC public water main where indicated, including trenchless crossing segment, transitions to ductile iron, and all appurtenances.

• c. Furnish and install the 8-inch private fire service line (green C900 DR18 PVC or as noted), 8-inch fire-rated compound meter with vault (FRCWMA) in the 31'×15' water meter easement, and the 8-inch reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow preventer assembly located on private property, including all vertical bends and valves.

• d. Install all valves (6-inch, 8-inch, 12-inch) and valve boxes, resilient seat type, in accordance with AWWA C500 and City standards.

• e. Install fire hydrants at plan locations, including Kingwood Drive and Sorters Road stations, with 6-inch leads, auxiliary valves, and thrust restraint.

4.2 Connections, Transitions, and Trenchless Construction

• a. Perform one 12-inch wet connection to the existing 12-inch City water line on Kingwood Drive, including removal of existing plug and BOV, installation of fittings, and tie-in of the new main. Contractor shall field-verify size, location, and depth and notify Engineer of any discrepancies before proceeding.

• b. Provide required transitions between PVC and ductile iron pipe and fittings, including AWWA C151 ductile iron pipe with AWWA C104 lining, double-wrapped with 8-mil polyethylene where noted.

• c. Construct approximately 44 linear feet of trenchless 8-inch C900 PVC public water line crossing Sorters Road, including all temporary pits, casing or carrier pipe as detailed, maintaining cover, line, and grade, and protecting existing utilities.

4.3 Excavation, Shoring, Bedding, and Backfill

• a. Perform all excavation, trenching, and shoring per OSHA, State of Texas laws, and City of Houston Ordinance #87-1457.

• b. Provide bedding, bank sand, and cement-stabilized sand backfill for water lines beneath or adjacent to existing or future pavements per notes and standard details, including encasement to 12 inches over pipe and cement-stabilized sand up to one foot below pavement subgrade.

• c. Backfill trenches in lifts not exceeding 8 inches, compacted to at least 95 percent of Standard Proctor density (ASTM D698), with testing as required by City and Owner.

4.4 Surface Restoration

• a. Remove and dispose of existing concrete paving, sidewalks, ramps, and curbs as required for utility installation at an approved off-site location, unless otherwise directed by Owner.

• b. Replace disturbed sidewalks and ramps to match existing width, thickness, and elevation, including installation of ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps at intersections where existing curb or sidewalk is damaged or removed.

• c. Restore ditches, shoulders, and vegetated areas to proper drainage and condition; seed and fertilize disturbed fill areas within ten working days and provide block sodding on slopes 4:1 or steeper.

4.5 Testing, Disinfection, and Startup

• a. Perform hydrostatic leakage and pressure testing on the entire length of new water mains in accordance with City of Houston Standard Construction Specifications.

• b. Disinfect all new water lines in conformance with AWWA C651 and Texas Department of Health requirements, including bacteriological sampling of at least one sample per 1,000 linear feet of main and retesting until acceptable results are obtained.

• c. Provide all test reports and certifications required for City and Owner acceptance.

4.6 Traffic Control, SWPPP, and Housekeeping

• a. Prepare, submit, and implement traffic control plans meeting TMUTCD Part VI and obtain all required lane/sidewalk/bicycle facility closure permits through the GIMS system at least ten business days before implementation.

• b. Maintain required number of lanes during work hours, provide one travel lane across driveways to maintain access, and provide ADA-compliant pedestrian and bus stop access to the extent feasible.

• c. Install inlet protection and reinforced filter fabric barriers where indicated, schedule excavation in short segments, maintain clean pavements and driveways, and inspect controls at least every fourteen days and within twenty-four hours of rain events of 0.5 inches or greater.

5. ALTERNATES AND VALUE-ADDED PROPOSALS

Owner reserves the right to request or consider alternates. Proposers may submit voluntary alternates that improve safety, schedule, or constructability of the trenchless crossing or other critical work segments, or that provide enhanced surface restoration or additional hydrants/valves acceptable to the City, with clear cost and schedule impacts identified.

Alternates shall be clearly labeled “Voluntary Alternate” and priced separately from the Base Scope.

6. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES, PERMITS, AND CLOSEOUT

The Contractor shall obtain all permits required by the City of Houston (pursuant to approved City Drawing No. 73001) and other authorities, maintain redline drawings throughout construction documenting as-built conditions and submit them to the design consultant for Record Drawing preparation, protect all existing utilities and improvements and repair any damage at no additional cost to Owner, and at closeout provide all redline drawings, test reports, City inspection approvals, and documentation of any approved deviations from the plans or standards.