ITB 2702 Augusta Water Collection System Rehabilitation FY2027.docx

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS

Augusta Water Collection System Rehabilitation FY2027

ITB No. 2702 Issue Date: October 30, 2026

Sealed bids for the rehabilitation of various sewer collection systems within Augusta County, subject to the conditions and instructions attached hereto, will be received at the above office until, but not later than 2:00 o’clock p.m. local Verizon time December 3, 2026, then publicly opened, for furnishing sewer system rehabilitation by trenchless CIPP liner and cementitious manhole lining or other approved method for Augusta County Service Authority, dba Augusta Water (OWNER).

Notes: 1. EMAIL or FAX Bids will NOT be accepted.

2. No pre-bid meeting is currently scheduled. Any requests for site visits should be directed to the technical contact above.

Terms: ________% _________days Company:

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***THIS COMPLETED PAGE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR BID SUBMITTAL***

18 Government Center Ln, PO Box 859, Verona, VA 24482 Phone: (540) 245-5681 augustawater.com

INSTRUCTIONS

· All Bids must be submitted in accordance with the General and Special Conditions. If more space is required to furnish a description of the goods offered, unit prices, or performance terms, the Bidder may attach a letter hereto which will be made a part of the bid.

· Bids may be submitted by one of the following methods:

Augusta Water PO Box 859 Verona, VA 24482-0859

In accordance with Virginia Code 2.2-4303, electronic proposals may be submitted via eVA. If submitting electronically, paper copies are still required to be submitted by the bid due date.

· Bids received after the date and time specified for the opening will not be considered. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to see their bid is in this office by the specified time and date. There will be no exceptions. Date of postmark will not be considered. Local Verizon time will determine the time of day.

· Where appropriate, prices should be stated in linear feet inclusive of all costs. The prices submitted by the Bidder, shall include all costs of permits, labor, equipment and materials for the various bid items necessary for furnishing and installing, complete in place, CIPP and cementitious manhole lining in accordance with the below specifications. All items of work not specifically mentioned herein which are required, by the Bidder, to make the product perform as intended and deliver the final product as specified herein shall be included in the respective unit prices bid.

· The terms for payment shall be stated in days and reflect any percentage discount for early payment.

· All Bids must include the company name and be signed by a responsible officer or employee. Obligations assumed by such signatory must be fulfilled.

· Successful Bidder(s) must be properly licensed to provide and deliver their product in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

· The Bidder shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of any public authority bearing on the performance of the work and shall give all notices required thereby.

· The Bidder shall assure all tradesmen who perform work on the project are properly licensed by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation as required by the Code of Virginia and applicable regulations.

· Environmental Requirements Statement: Bidders must also include a signed Contractor’s Environmental Requirements Statement.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. DEFINITIONS: The terms “Bid” and “Proposal” shall be deemed equivalent. The term “Bidder” shall include proposers responding to a Request for Proposals (RFP).

2. PRECEDENCE OF TERMS: In the event there is a conflict between the general terms and conditions and any special terms and conditions which may be included in this solicitation, the special terms and conditions shall apply.

3. CLARIFICATION OF TERMS: If any prospective Bidder has questions about the specifications or other solicitation documents, the prospective Bidder should contact the Technical person whose name appears on the first page of the Invitation to Bid. Any revisions to the solicitation will be made only by addendum, issued by OWNER.

4. ADDENDA: In the event there are any addenda, they will be posted to the OWNER’s website at www.augustawater.com/bids. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to check the website prior to the submittal deadline to ensure the Bidder has a complete, up-to-date package.

5. PAYMENT TERMS: Payments will be made upon verification of delivery and receipt of materials. All pay requests and supporting documentation must be approved by OWNER and will be submitted for payment in accordance with OWNER’s payment policies. Approvals for payment under this procurement will be by the OWNER’s designated technical representative, or their designee, as noted on Page 1 of this solicitation.

6. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS: OWNER may make such reasonable investigations as deemed proper and necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to OWNER all such information and data for this purpose as may be requested. OWNER reserves the right to inspect Bidder’s physical facilities prior to award to satisfy questions regarding the Bidder’s capabilities. OWNER further reserves the right to reject any proposal if the evidence submitted by, or investigations of, such Bidder fails to satisfy OWNER that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work/furnish the item(s) contemplated therein.

7. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT: A contract shall not be assignable by the Bidder in whole or in part without the written consent of OWNER.

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS: The parties hereto are independent contractors and are not agents, partners, or joint ventures. Neither party shall have the ability to bind the other to any contract with a third party and neither party shall hold itself out to any third party as having the right to bind the other party to any contract.

9. ANTITRUST: By entering into a contract, Contractor conveys, sells, assigns, and transfers to Owner all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action you may now have or hereafter acquire under the antitrust laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia, relating to the particular goods or services purchased or acquired by Owner under this contract.

10. SCC REGISTRATION: Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-4311.2, the Contractor must be registered with the State Corporation Commission if so required by Title 13.1 or Title 50 of the Virginia Code or otherwise required by law.

11. ESCROW: In accordance with Virginia Code §2.2-4334, for bids of $200,000 or more for construction of highways, roads, streets, bridges, parking lots, demolition, clearing, grading, excavating, paving, pile driving, miscellaneous drainage structures, and the installation of water, gas, sewer lines and pumping stations, the Bid Form will include a space for the bidder to indicate an option to use the escrow account procedure in order to have retained funds paid to an escrow agent.

12. SUBROGATION: Any and all waivers of subrogation by Owner contained in the Contract Documents, including without limitation the General Conditions, are hereby deleted. Any and all binding arbitration provisions contained in the Contract Documents are hereby deleted.

13. GOVERNING LAW: This Contract shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and any litigation between the parties arising under this Contract shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Augusta County, Virginia. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations.

14. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION: By submitting their proposals, all Bidders certify to OWNER that they will conform to the provisions of the Presidential Order #11246, the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, as well as the Virginia Fair Employment Act of 1975, as amended, where applicable, and Section 2.2-4311 of the Virginia Public Procurement Act and that during the performance of this contract, the Bidder agrees as follows:

The Bidder will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by the state law relating to discrimination in employment, except when there is bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Bidder. The Bidder agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

Notices, advertisements and solicitations placed by or on behalf of the Bidder will state that such contractor is an equal opportunity employer. Notices, advertisements and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section.

The Bidder will include the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.

15. NONDISCRIMINATION AGAINST FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION: In accordance with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, P.L. 104-193, the OWNER will not discriminate against faith-based organizations. The bidder also agrees to abide by § 2.2-4343.1 of the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

16. MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES: In accordance with Presidential Executive Orders #12138 & #11625 OWNER actively solicits both minority and women-owned businesses to respond to all Invitations to Bid and Requests for Proposal, and if not already on the Authority’s mailing list, you may request application for inclusion on the list. Should you be interested, please contact the Authority at (540) 245-5670 and request information.

Disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE), as defined in 49 CFR 23, shall have equal opportunity to compete for and perform subcontracts which the contractor enters into pursuant to this contract. The contractor will use his best efforts to solicit bids from and to utilize DBE subcontractors or subcontractors with meaningful minority group and female representation among their employees.

17. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: During the performance of this contract, the Bidder agrees to (i) provide a drug-free workplace for the Bidder’s employees; (ii) post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the contractor’s workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (iii) state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Bidder that the Bidder maintains a drug-free workplace; and (iv) include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.

For the purposes of this section, “drug-free workplace” means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific contract awarded to a Bidder in accordance with this chapter, the employees of whom are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of any controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of the contract.

18. ETHICS IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING: By submitting their proposals, all Bidders certify that their proposals are made without collusion or fraud and they have not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements from any other Bidder, supplier, manufacturer or subcontractor in connection with their proposal.

19. DEBARMENT: By submitting a proposal the Bidder certifies neither it (nor he or she) nor any person or firm which has an interest in the Bidder’s firm is disbarred or suspended from bidding or working on a state or federally funded project. No part of this contract will be subcontracted to any person or firm who has been debarred or suspended from bidding or working on a state or federally funded project.

20. PUBLIC INSPECTION OF PROCUREMENT RECORDS: Proposals submitted shall be subject to public inspection only in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-4342.

21. COSTS OF PROPOSAL PREPARATION: Any costs incurred by the Bidders in preparing or submitting proposals are the Bidders’ responsibility. OWNER will not reimburse any Bidder for any costs incurred as a result of a response to this Invitation to Bid.

22. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIAL: Ownership of all data, material and documentation originated and prepared for OWNER, including any electronic media, shall belong exclusively to OWNER and be subject to public inspection in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Trade secrets or proprietary information submitted by a Bidder shall not be subject to public disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; however, the Bidder must invoke the protection of this section prior to, or upon submission of, the data or other materials, and must identify the data or other materials to be protected and state the reasons why protection is necessary to the extent that such protected material is separately packaged and so identified in the Bid Submittal envelope.

23. CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT: Unless otherwise specified in the RFP/ITB, the OWNER may terminate the resulting contract for its convenience upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Bidder. The Bidder shall not be paid for any service rendered or expense incurred after receipt of such notice except such fees and expenses incurred prior to the effective date of termination that are necessary for curtailment of the Bidder’s work under this contract.

24. OBLIGATION OF BIDDER: By submitting a proposal, the Bidder covenants and agrees he has satisfied himself, from his own investigation of the conditions to be met, he fully understands his obligation and he will not make any claim for, or have right to cancellation or relief from the contract because of any misunderstanding or lack of information.

25. UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS: In accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-4311.1. Compliance with federal, state, and local laws and federal immigration law requires that the Bidder does not, and shall not during the performance of any awarded contract, knowingly employ an unauthorized alien as defined in the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

26. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: It is understood and agreed between the parties herein that OWNER shall be bound hereunder only to the extent of the funds available or which may hereafter become available for the purpose of this agreement. Unless canceled or rejected, a responsive bid from the lowest responsible bidder shall be accepted as submitted, except that, if the bid from the lowest responsible bidder exceeds available funds, the OWNER may negotiate with the apparent low bidder to obtain a contract price within available funds in accordance with General Condition Section “NEGOTIATION WITH THE LOWEST BIDDER.”

27. NEGOTIATION WITH THE LOWEST BIDDER: Unless all bids are cancelled or rejected, OWNER reserves the right granted by § 2.2-4318 of the Code of Virginia to negotiate with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder to obtain a contract price within the funds available to the OWNER whenever such low bid exceeds OWNER’S available funds. For the purpose of determining when such negotiations may take place, the term “available funds” shall mean those funds which were budgeted by OWNER for this contract prior to the issuance of the written Invitation to Bid. Negotiations with the low bidder may include both modifications of the bid price and other items required to be performed. The OWNER shall initiate such negotiations by written notice to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder that its bid exceeds the available funds and that the OWNER wishes to negotiate a lower contract price. The times, places, and manner of negotiating shall be agreed to by OWNER and the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s).

28. INSURANCE COVERAGE: Unless otherwise specified in the RFP/ITB, the Bidder shall maintain the following insurance to protect it from claims under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, and from any other claims for personal injury, including death, and for damage to property that may arise from operations under the Contract, whether such operations be by itself or by any subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them.

$100,000.00 Each Accident $500,000.00 Disease-Policy Limit $100,000.00 Disease-Each Employee

Premises – Operations Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability Combined $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate

$2,000,000 Aggregate

The Bidder shall purchase and/or maintain insurance coverage on his tools, equipment and machinery and shall waive subrogation to the OWNER for damage thereto.

The OWNER reserves the right to require insurance of any Bidder in greater amounts provided notice of such requirements is stated in the Solicitation.

Once the contract is awarded, the Contractor shall supply a Certificate of Insurance stating the above coverage limits at a minimum and shall list the OWNER as an additional insured party.

SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. AWARD: OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in any bid. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder.

B. BID BOND: Each bid in excess of $500,000 shall be accompanied by a bid bond or guarantee of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be a certified check, cash escrow or a bid bond payable to Augusta Water. The sureties of all bonds shall be from a surety company or companies as are approved by Augusta Water and are authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Such bid bond or check shall be submitted with the understanding it shall guarantee the Bidder will not withdraw such bid during the period of 60 days following the opening of bids and if such bid is accepted, the bidder will accept and perform under the terms of the Invitation to Bid and purchase order or contract. The bid guarantee will be returned upon award of contract.

C. PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS: Each bid in excess of $500,000 the Bidder agrees upon written notice of an award of the contract, they shall execute the contract in the form stipulated in accordance with this bid, and shall provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond with good and sufficient surety or sureties, as required by the contract documents, at the time the contract is executed.

D. BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: Any bid in response to this solicitation shall be valid for (60) days. At the end of (60) days the bid may be withdrawn at the written request of the Bidder. If the bid is not withdrawn at that time it remains in effect until an award is made or the solicitation is canceled.

E. IDENTIFICATION OF BID/PROPOSAL ENVELOPE: The signed bid/proposal should be returned in a separate envelope or package, sealed, and identified as follows:

ITB No. 2702 Augusta County Collection System Rehabilitation FY 2027

Street or Box Number

City, State, Zip Code

ATTN: Brent Canterbury, Purchasing Officer

The outer (or delivery) envelope should be addressed as directed on the instruction section of the solicitation.

If a bid/proposal is not contained in an outer (or delivery) envelope, the Bidder takes the risk that the envelope, even if marked as described above, may be inadvertently opened and the information compromised which may cause the bid or proposal to be disqualified. Bids/proposals may be hand delivered to the designated location in the office issuing the solicitation. No other correspondence, other than bid documents, should be placed in the inner envelope.

F. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES: The quantities shown below are estimates only and are not to be construed as a commitment by the OWNER to purchase these amounts. The OWNER reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities depending on need. Price quoted shall remain effective regardless of quantity ordered.

G. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Email ITB to Vendors Post on eVA Bulletin Board Post on Augusta Water Website October 29, 2026

ATTACHMENT A

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and supervision necessary for the trenchless pipe rehabilitation of 10,653.0 linear feet of 8”, 708.0 linear feet of 10”, and 123.0 linear feet of 12” sanitary sewer main utilizing cured in place pipe (CIPP) or an acceptable alternative approved by OWNER. Total footage to be lined is 11,484.0 linear feet with 108 lateral reinstatements.

2. Additionally, the Bidder must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and supervision necessary for the rehabilitation of 44 manholes totaling 325.0 vertical feet.

3. All work is located in Augusta County. The Bidder shall adhere to all requirements specified in the following attachments. The Bidder shall restore any disturbed land and roadways to AW and VDOT standards at no additional cost to the OWNER. No trash shall ever be stored at the site and the Bidder shall consult with OWNER about acceptable locations to store materials, equipment, and vehicles overnight and on weekends.

4. All access and manhole locations issues will be coordinated and resolved by AW. Fire hydrants will be available at no charge to the bidder, however proper backflow prevention will be enforced.

5. The Bidder must be able to mobilize within 2 months of Notice of Award.

6. It is expected the Bidder work continuously on this project, not including weekends and holidays, from start until finish without any delays except as approved by OWNER. Failure to work continuously without delays except as acceptable to the OWNER can result in loss of compensation at the rate of $1,000 per work day until the Bidder resumes work.

7. The contract time for the work to be complete shall be 180 consecutive working days from mobilization. Failure to complete the work within the timeframe can result in loss of compensation at the rate of $500 per work day. Allowances for weather and other delays will be at the sole discretion of the OWNER.

8. Attached maps give an overview of the project area.

9. The following tables give an overview of the pipe and manhole characteristics. All measurements must be verified by Bidder.

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ATTACHMENT B

CURED IN PLACE PIPE (CIPP) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Part 1: General A) These technical specifications include the minimum requirements for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer pipelines by the installation of Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) within the existing, deteriorated pipe as shown on the maps included as part of this solicitation.

B) The rehabilitation of pipelines shall be done by the installation of a resin-impregnated flexible tube which, when cured, shall be continuous and tight-fitting throughout the entire length of the original pipe. The CIPP shall extend the full length of the original pipe and provide a structurally sound, joint-less and water-tight new pipe within the original pipe. The Bidder is responsible for proper, accurate and complete installation of the CIPP using the system selected by the Bidder.

C) Neither the CIPP system, nor its installation, shall cause adverse effects to any of the OWNER’s processes or facilities. The use of the product shall not result in the formation or production of any detrimental compounds or by-products at the wastewater treatment plant. The Bidder shall notify the OWNER and identify any by-products produced as a result of the installation operations, test and monitor the levels, and comply with any and all local waste discharge requirements. The Bidder shall cleanup, restore existing surface conditions and structures, and repair any of the CIPP system determined to be defective. The Bidder shall conduct installation operations and schedule cleanup in a manner to cause the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to traffic, pedestrians, businesses, and property owners or tenants.

Section 1.1: Description of Work and Product Delivery A) These specifications cover all work necessary to furnish and install the CIPP. The Bidder shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, and services necessary for traffic control, bypass pumping and/or diversion of sewage flows, cleaning and television inspection of sewers to be lined, liner installation, reconnection of service connections, all quality controls, provide samples for performance of required material tests, final television inspection, testing of lined pipe system and warranty work, all as specified herein.

B) The product furnished shall be a complete CIPP system including all materials, applicable equipment and installation procedures. The CIPP system manufacturer may submit a minimum of 14 calendar days in advance of the bid date, required information to the OWNER to obtain pre-approval status. Those CIPP systems that have been pre-approved will not be required to furnish information as required in the submittal section of these specifications unless specifically requested to do so by the OWNER or if any of the CIPP system components have changed from those preapproved by the OWNER. All other CIPP systems or multi-component products will be required to meet the submittal requirements as contained herein if they are not pre-approved.

C) The CIPP shall be continuous and joint-less from manhole to manhole or access point to access point and shall be free of all defects that will affect the long-term life and operation of the pipe.

D) The CIPP shall fit sufficiently tight within the existing pipe so as to not leak at the manholes, at the service connections or through the wall of the installed pipe. If leakage occurs through the wall of the pipe the liner shall be repaired or removed as recommended by the CIPP manufacturer at no additional cost to the OWNER. Final approval of the liner installation will be based on a leak tight pipe as determined by the testing specified below.

E) The CIPP shall be designed for a life of 50 years or greater.

F) The CIPP shall be designed to resist all external loads independent of the host pipe as a fully structural standalone pipe-within-a-pipe. It shall be assumed in all cases that the host pipe has fully deteriorated. The installed CIPP shall meet or exceed all specified physical properties, fitting tightly within the existing pipe all within the tolerances specified. The installed CIPP shall withstand all applicable surcharge loads (soil overburden, live loads, etc.) and external hydrostatic (groundwater) pressure, if present, for each specific installation location.

G) The installed CIPP shall have a long term (50 year) corrosion resistance to the typical chemicals found in domestic, industrial, and commercial sewage.

H) All existing and confirmed active service connections and any other service laterals to be reinstated as directed by the OWNER shall be re-opened robotically or by hand in the case of man-entry size piping, to their original shape and to 90% of their original capacity. All over-cut service connections will be properly repaired to meet the requirements of these specifications at no additional cost to the OWNER.

I) Testing and warranty inspections shall be executed by the Bidder. Any defects found shall be repaired or replaced by the Bidder.

J) The Bidder shall furnish all samples for product testing at the request of the OWNER. The Bidder shall deliver the samples to an approved laboratory and pay for all material and product testing performed under this contract.

K) The Bidder shall restore any disturbed land and roadways to ACSA and VDOT standards at no additional cost to the OWNER. No trash shall ever be stored at the site and the Bidder shall consult with OWNER about acceptable locations to store materials, equipment, and vehicles overnight and on weekends.

Section 1.2: References A) The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent stated herein and shall be the latest editions thereof. Where differences exist between codes and standards, the requirements of these specifications shall apply. All references to codes and standards shall be to the latest revised version.

1. ASTM - F1216 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines and Conduits by the Inversion and Curing of a Resin-Impregnated Tube

2. ASTM - F1743 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines and Conduits by the Pulled-in-Place Installation of Cured-in-Place Thermosetting Resin Pip (CIPP)

3. ASTM - D543 Standard and Practice for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents

4. ASTM - D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

5. ASTM - D790 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Un-reinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

6. ASTM - D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity of Plastics by displacement.

7. ASTM - F2019 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines and Conduits by the Pulled in Place Installation of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Cured in Place Thermosetting Resin Pipe (CIPP)

8. ASTM - D2122-98(2010) Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

9. ASTM F2561 - 06 Standard Practice for Rehabilitation of a Sewer Service Lateral and Its Connection to the Main Using a One Piece Main and Lateral Cured-in Place Liner

10. ASTM - D2990 Standard Test Methods for Tensile, Compressive, and Flexural Creep and Creep-Rupture of Plastics

11. ASTM - D3567-97(2011) Standard Practice for Determining Dimensions of Fiberglass (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Fittings

12. ASTM - D3681 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of “Fiberglass (Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe in a Deflected Condition

13. ASTM - D5813 Standard Specification for Cured-in Place Thermosetting Resin Sewer Pipe

14. ASTM - D618-61 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

15. ASTM - D2412 Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel Plate Loading

Section 1.3: Performance Work Statement Submittal The Bidder shall submit, to the OWNER, a Performance Work Statement (PWS) along with his/her unit price bid, which clearly defines the CIPP product delivery in conformance with the requirements of this solicitation. Unless otherwise directed by the OWNER, the PWS shall at a minimum contain the following:

A) Clearly indicate that the CIPP will conform to the project requirements as outlined in the Description of Work and as delineated in these specifications.

B) A detailed installation schedule shall be prepared, submitted and conform to the requirements of this solicitation. The plan shall describe all preparation work, cleaning operations, pre-CCTV inspections, by-pass pumping, traffic control, installation procedure, method of curing, service reconnection, quality control, testing to be performed, final CCTV inspection, warrantees furnished and all else necessary and appropriate for a complete CIPP liner installation. A detailed installation schedule shall be prepared, submitted and conform to the requirements of this solicitation.

C) Bidder’s description of the proposed CIPP lining technology, including a detailed plan for identifying all active service connections, maintaining mainline service during installation.

D) A description of the CIPP materials to be furnished for the project. Materials shall be fully detailed in the submittals and conform to these specifications and/or shall conform to the pre-approved product submission.

E) A statement of the Bidder’s experience. The Bidder shall have a minimum of three (3) years of continuous experience installing the proposed CIPP in deteriorated pipe of a similar size, length and configuration as contained in this solicitation. The Bidder must have successfully installed a minimum of 100,000 linear feet of liner and completed at least 5 jobs in which over 5,000 linear feet have been installed. The Bidder must submit documentation proving that he/she has successfully installed a minimum of 100,000 linear feet and 5 separate jobs in which at least 5,000 linear feet of liner were installed. The Bidder must also provide contact information of at least three references that have had similar work done by the Bidder using Attachment G. The Bidder and all employees must be certified by the proposed CIPP manufacturer as qualified to perform work using their product. The Bidder shall submit official documentation from the CIPP manufacturer to the OWNER that states that the Bidder is qualified. The lead personnel including the superintendent, the foreman and the lead crew personnel for the CCTV inspection, the CIPP liner installation, liner curing and the robotic service reconnections each must have a minimum of three (3) years of total experience with the CIPP technology proposed for this project and must have demonstrated competency and experience to perform the scope of work contained in this solicitation. The name and experience of each lead individual performing work on this project shall be submitted with the PWS. Personnel replaced by the Bidder, on this project, shall have similar, verifiable experience as the personnel originally submitted for the project.

F) Engineering design calculations, in accordance with the Appendix of ASTM F1216, for each length of liner to be installed including the thickness of each proposed CIPP. It will be acceptable for the Bidder to submit a design for the most severe line condition and apply that design to all of the line sections. These calculations shall be performed and certified by a qualified Professional Engineer. All calculations shall include data that conforms to the requirements of these specifications or has been pre-approved by the OWNER.

G) Proposed manufacturers’ technology data shall be submitted for all CIPP products and all associated technologies to be furnished.

H) Submittals shall include information on the cured-in-place pipe intended for installation and all tools and equipment required for a complete installation. The PWS shall identify which tools and equipment will be redundant on the job site in the event of equipment breakdown. All equipment, to be furnished for the project, including proposed back-up equipment, shall be clearly described. The Bidder shall outline the mitigation procedure to be implemented in the event of key equipment failure during the installation process.

I) Certify at the time of the bid, that the locations included in the solicitation were visited, inspected and evaluated by the Bidder or Bidder’s Representative, prior to submitting a bid.

J) A detailed description of the Bidder’s proposed procedures for removal of any existing blockages in the pipeline that may be encountered during the cleaning process.

Section 1.4: Product Submittals A) Fabric Tube – including the manufacturer and description of product components.

B) Flexible membrane (coating) material – including recommended repair (patching) procedure if applicable.

C) Raw Resin Data - including the manufacturer and description of product components.

D) Manufacturers’ shipping, storage and handling recommendations for all components of the CIPP System and Bidder documentation that those recommendations are being followed.

E) All SDS sheets for all materials to be furnished for the project.

F) Tube wet-out & cure method including:

a. A complete description of the proposed wet-out procedure for the proposed technology.

b. Manufacturers recommended cure method for each diameter and thickness of CIPP liner to be installed. Include detailed curing procedures detailing the curing medium and method of the application.

Section 1.5: Safety A) The Bidder shall conform to all work safety requirements of pertinent regulatory agencies, and shall secure the site for the working conditions in compliance with the same. The Bidder shall erect such signs and other devices as necessary for the safety of the work site.

B) The Bidder shall perform all of the Work in accordance with applicable OSHA standards. Emphasis shall be placed upon the requirements for entering confined spaces and with the equipment being utilized for pipe renewal.

C) The Bidder shall be responsible for all necessary traffic control when working in VDOT roadways. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Bidder to obtain and to set up any necessary traffic control measures. The cost of traffic control shall be included in the unit price bid.

Section 1.6: Quality Control Plan A) A detailed quality control plan (QCP) shall be submitted to the OWNER that fully represents and conforms to the requirements of these specifications. At a minimum the QCP shall include the following:

a. A detailed discussion of the proposed quality controls to be performed by the Bidder.

b. Defined responsibilities, of the Bidder’s personnel, for assuring that all quality requirements, for this contract, are met. These shall be assigned, by the Bidder, to specific personnel.

c. Proposed procedures for quality control, product sampling and testing shall be defined and submitted as part of the plan.

d. Proposed methods for product performance controls, including method of and frequency of product sampling and testing both in raw material form and cured product form.

e. A scheduled performance and product test result review between the Bidder and the OWNER at a regularly scheduled job meeting.

f. Inspection forms and guidelines for quality control inspections shall be prepared in accordance with the standards specified in this solicitation and stated by the manufacturer and submitted with the QCP.

Section 1.7: CIPP Repair/ Replacement A) The Bidder shall take every precaution to prevent any defects from occurring in the liner. However, the Bidder shall outline specific repair or replacement procedures for potential defects that may occur in the installed CIPP. Repair/replacement procedures shall be as recommended by the CIPP system manufacturer and shall be submitted as part of the PWS.

B) Defects in the installed CIPP that will not affect the operation and long-term life of the product shall be identified and defined.

C) Repairable defects that may occur in the installed CIPP shall be specifically defined by the Bidder based on manufacturer’s recommendations, including a detailed step-by-step repair procedure, resulting in a finished product meeting the requirements of these specifications.

D) Un-repairable defects that may occur to the CIPP shall be clearly defined by the Bidder based on the manufacturer’s recommendations, including a recommended procedure for the removal and replacement of the CIPP.

Section 1.8: As Built Information A) As-Built CIPP information shall include actual liner thickness, actual length, and date installed for each segment of CIPP liner. This as-built information shall be submitted to the OWNER in the form of a table. In addition to the as-built information, pre & post inspection CCTV recordings shall be submitted digitally to the OWNER, by the Bidder within 2 weeks of final acceptance of said work or as specified by the OWNER.

B) As-Built information shall be kept on the project site at all times, shall include all necessary information as outlined in the PWS or as agreed to by the OWNER and the Bidder at the start of the project and shall be updated as the work is being completed, and shall be clearly legible.

Section 1.9: Warranty A) The materials used for the project shall be certified by the manufacturer for the specified purpose. The Bidder shall warrant the liner material and installation for a period of one (1) year. During the Bidder warranty period, any defect which may materially affect the integrity, strength, function and/or operation of the pipe, shall be repaired at the Bidder’s expense in accordance with procedures included in Section 1.7 CIPP Repair/Replacement and as recommended by the manufacturer.

B) On any work completed by the Bidder that is defective and/or has been repaired, the Bidder shall warrant this work for (1) year in addition to the warranty required by the contract.

C) After a pipe section has been lined and for a period of time up to one (1) year following completion of the project, the OWNER may inspect all or portions of the lined system. The specific locations will be selected at random by the OWNER and will include all sizes of CIPP from this project. If it is found that any of the CIPP has developed abnormalities since the time of "Post Construction Television Inspection," the abnormalities shall be repaired and/or replaced as defined in Section 1.7 CIPP Repair/Replacement and as recommended by the manufacturer. If, after inspection of a portion of the lined system under the contract, problems are found, the OWNER may perform a CCTV inspection on all the CIPP installed on the contract. All verified defects shall be repaired and/or replaced by the Bidder and shall be performed in accordance with Section 1.7 CIPP Repair/Replacement and per the original specifications, all at no additional cost to the OWNER.

Part 2: Products Section 2.1: Materials A) The CIPP System must meet the chemical resistance requirements of this specification.

B) All materials, shipped to the project site, shall be accompanied by test reports certifying that the material conforms to the ASTM standards listed herein. Materials shall be shipped, stored, and handled in a manner consistent with written recommendations of the CIPP system manufacturer to avoid damage. Damage includes, but is not limited to, gouging, abrasion, flattening, cutting, puncturing, or ultra-violet (UV) degradation. On site storage locations, shall be approved by the OWNER. All damaged materials shall be promptly removed from the project site at the Bidder’s expense and disposed of in accordance with all current applicable agency regulations.

Section 2.2: Fabric Tube A) The fabric tube shall consist of one or more layers of absorbent non-woven felt fabric, felt/fiberglass or fiberglass and meet the requirements of ASTM F1216, ASTM F1743, ASTM D5813 & ASTM F2019. The fabric tube shall be capable of absorbing and carrying resins, constructed to withstand installation pressures and curing temperatures and have sufficient strength to bridge missing pipe segments, and stretch to fit irregular pipe sections. The Bidder shall submit certified information from the felt manufacturer on the nominal void volume in the felt fabric that will be filled with resin.

B) The wet-out fabric tube shall have a uniform thickness and excess resin distribution that when compressed at installation pressures will meet or exceed the design thickness after cure.

C) The fabric tube shall be manufactured to a size and length that when installed will tightly fit the internal circumference, meeting applicable ASTM standards or better, of the original pipe. Allowance shall be made for circumferential stretching during installation.