Specifications_Event_4348.pdf

City of Minneapolis

PUBLIC WORKS-Street Construction Specifications for

PRIVATE WATER/SANITARY SERVICE RELOCATIONS

I hereby certify that these specifications were prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota.

Tracy Lindgren Date 10/14/2026

Registration Number: 51729

Section 1 Introduction

Department of Public Works, is seeking bids from qualified Contractors with the intent of establishing one pricing contract for work related to relocating private water and sanitary services on street and sewer construction projects. This contract is not intended to replace existing lead water services; however in the normal course of road or sewer construction work, lead services may be replaced. This work will be in road or sewer construction areas; therefore, pavement restoration will not be required. This work will be as needed and requested based on the individual project needs. The quantities provided in this contract are based on estimates of projects to be constructed.

The successful Contractor will be awarded an initial one (1) year contract term for the 2027 Construction Season. The one (1) year term will not begin until the award is finalized. This contract may be renewed at the expiration of the initial term at the request of the City. The City reserves the right to extend this contract for one (1) additional 12‐month term if agreeable to both parties. If the contract is extended for an additional 12-month term, there will be no change in unit prices for the duration of that term.

Section 2 General Requirements

The general requirements for this contract are:

• The project governing documents will prevail in the following order:

1. Addendums

2. These special provisions

3. These project plans and standard plates

4. Standard Supplemental Specifications for the Construction of Public Infrastructure in the City of

Minneapolis, 2027 EDITION.

5. State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION, 2025 edition and amendments

6. Most recent schedule of materials control

7. All work and payments will require an approved and completed sewer and water utility permit.

• The contractor shall be able to provide a minimum production rate of five (5) water or sanitary service relocates per week. Failure to meet or exceed these performance requirements may result in the work being reassigned to another Contractor.

• When given notice to begin work, the Contractor shall begin work within four calendar days from the date of notice.

• No subcontracting of work will be allowed.

• The bidder must submit references of work for the past two (2) years for review when submitting bid.

This work shall be the same scope which is defined in this bidding document and be in a local municipal environment with a similar population. This work shall have been completed to the satisfaction of that agency. If the bidder cannot submit this documentation to confirm that they have completed work of this same scope of work, their bid will be rejected.

• This contract is for the sole use of Public Works, Transportation Maintenance and Repair, Paving Construction.

Section 3 Specific Requirements

Section 3A Existing copper service line work

Work performed in this section will be with copper service lines, only. The successful bidders will provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals. The bidder will be required to complete the following services:

1. All permits

2. Tap fees, correct size for proposed service diameter

3. Excavation, backfill and proper compaction

4. Installation of new water service tap

5. Installation of a new copper service, as required, all fittings.

6. Any conflicts with existing utilities are considered incidental to this work.

7. New water service valve (curb cock)

8. New stop box boot

9. New standpipe and new top assembly, this new standpipe shall be vertical, and all sleeves shall be properly tightened so the standpipe will not be pulled out when the City is cleaning boulevards. The correct elevation for the new stop box top shall be at the new concrete curb and distance to the curb (sidewalk height is assumed to be ¼ inch per foot).

10. Delete the old Stop box location painted on the sidewalk and correctly mark the location on the existing sidewalk.

11. Secure the excavation site if the contractor cannot backfill by the end of the day. This work may require temporary fence, barricades, type 1 steady burn light and other items to ensure that the excavation is left in a safe manner.

Payment will be based on a copy of the approved permit and inspection from Minneapolis Sewer and Water Connection Department. Any additional work such as work or replacement of existing utilities (i.e. cable, buried electric lines, gas services or other), tree roots or tree problems, concrete curb and gutter, pavement or sidewalk removal, retaining walls, existing underground utilities, lawn sprinkler systems shall be considered incidental to this contract and no additional payment will be made. The contractor shall be responsible for immediate repair of this damage and to contact the Engineer of this damage.

Bid Item 1 1 inch copper service, Short Side Work for this bid item shall include all items described in Section 3A. In addition, this work will be from the water main to the new curb stop within the public right of way. This is for services which are on the short side of the street as defined by the location of the water main and curb stop.

Bid Item 2 1 inch copper service, Long Side be from the water main to the new curb stop within the public right of way. This is for services which are on the long side of the street as defined by the location of the water main and curb

Bid Item 3 1 ½ inch copper service, Short Side be from the water main to the new curb stop within the public right of way. This is for services

Bid Item 4 1 ½ inch copper service, Long Side be from the water main to the new curb stop within the public right of way. This is for services

Section 3B Existing lead or galvanize to copper service line work

Work performed in this section will be in the situation with an existing lead or galvanized service line. The successful bidders will provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals. The bidder will be required to complete the following services:

1. All permits

2. Tap fees correct size for proposed service diameter

3. Excavation, backfill and proper compaction

4. Installation of new water service tap

5. Installation of a new copper service, as required, all fittings.

6. Any conflicts with existing utilities are considered incidental to this work.

7. New water service valve (curb cock)

8. New copper water service to house meter set. Includes removal and replacement of basement floor to match existing

9. New stop box boot

10. New standpipe and new top assembly, this new standpipe shall be vertical, and all sleeves shall be properly tightened so the standpipe will not be pulled out when the City is cleaning boulevards. The correct elevation for the new stop box top shall be at the new concrete curb and distance to the curb (sidewalk height is assumed to be ¼ inch per foot).

11. Delete the old Stop box location painted on the sidewalk and correctly mark the location on the existing sidewalk.

12. Secure the excavation site if the contractor cannot backfill by the end of the day. This work may require temporary fence, barricades, type 1 steady burn light and other items to ensure that the excavation is left in a safe manner.

Payment will be based on a copy of the approved permit and inspection from Minneapolis Sewer and Water Connection Department. Any additional work such as work or replacement of existing utilities (i.e. private sanitary lines, gas services or other), tree roots or tree problems, concrete curb and gutter, pavement or sidewalk removal, retaining walls, existing underground utilities, lawn sprinkler systems shall be considered incidental to this contract and no additional payment will be made. The contractor shall be responsible for immediate repair of this damage and to contact the Engineer of this damage.

Bid Item 5 1 inch lead to copper service, Short Side Work for this bid item shall include all items described in Section 3B. In addition, this work will be from the water main to the new curb stop within the public right of way. This is for services

Bid Item 6 1 inch lead to copper service, Long Side Work for this bid item shall include all items described in Section 3B. In addition, this work will be from the water main to the new curb stop within the public right of way. This is for services

Section 3C Sanitary Service Line Replacement work

Work performed in this section will require the replacement of a private sanitary service line. The successful bidders will provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals. The bidder will be required to complete the following services:

This work shall include the following items:

1. All permits

2. Inspection

3. Connection into the sanitary service wye at the sewer main.

4. Excavation, backfill and proper compaction

5. Reconnection onto the existing sanitary service. It is intended to contain all work in the street right of way.

6. Installation of a new sanitary service, as required, all fittings and pipe.

7. Any conflicts with existing utilities are considered incidental to this work.

8. Secure the excavation site if the contractor cannot backfill by the end of the day. This work may require temporary fence, barricades, type 1 steady burn light and other items to ensure that the excavation is left in a safe manner.

Payment will be based on a copy of the approved permit and inspection from Minneapolis Sewer and Water Connection Department. Any additional work such as work or replacement of existing utilities (i.e. private sanitary lines, gas services or other), tree roots or tree problems, concrete curb and gutter, pavement or sidewalk removal, retaining walls, existing underground utilities, lawn sprinkler systems shall be considered incidental to this contract and no additional payment will be made. The contractor shall be responsible for immediate repair of this damage and contact the Engineer of this damage.

Bid Item 7 Sanitary Sewer Service, 0-11 feet depth Work for this bid item shall include all items described in Section 3C. This work shall be for trench ditches measured from the deepest point of the service trench excavation.

Bid Item 8 Sanitary Sewer Service, 12 feet depth or deeper Work for this bid item shall include all items described in Section 3C. This work shall be for trench ditches measured from the deepest point of the service trench excavation.

Section 4 Acts of vandalism, damage or loss of contractor’s property

The Contractor is responsible for the protect and security of his personnel, equipment and materials. Any damage or loss is considered incidental to this contract. The City of Minneapolis will provide no compensation or security of the work site for this contract. The results of the items list in this section will not be just cause or any time extension or delays to this contract.

Section 5 Non-exclusive Any contract(s) resulting from this Request for Bid will not be an exclusive contract and the City reserves the right to hire other contractors, to perform similar work, and seek bids from other vendors.

Section 6 Rights of the City

The City reserves the right to reject all or any part of any bid, waive informalities, and award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible contractors to best serve the interest of the City. Informality shall mean a minor defect or variation of a bid from the exact requirements of the Request for Bid which does not affect the price, quality, quantity, or delivery schedule for the goods, services or construction being procured.

Section 7 Quantities

The quantities specified in this Contract are estimated only. They may not indicate the actual quantity which will be ordered, since such volume will depend upon requirements which develop during the Contract period.

Quantities shown shall not be construed to represent any amount which the City shall be obligated to purchase under the Contract or relieve the Contractor of its obligation to fill all orders placed by the City.

Section 8 Measurement and Payment

Section 8A Retainage The City will withhold five percent (5%) from the contractor’s request for payment as retainage until all work is complete on the project. This is to ensure that any correction work, which may be required, will be done by the contractor. If, after 24 hours’ notice, the contractor refuses to perform this work, the engineer shall use other means to correct the problem and deduct this cost from this contract. This deduction will apply to the retainage, and the final payment will reflect this amount.

Section 8B Final Payment Release of Retainage will be made after the following items have been submitted and or issued:

1. Proof provided by the Contractor that he has complied with the provisions of M.S. 290.92 (IC134) regarding withholding of State income taxes.

2. An affidavit has been received by the Engineer from the Contractor showing that all claims against him by reason of this contract have been either paid or satisfactorily secured.

3. All requirements of the Affirmative Action Plan have been completed and all contract items requested by the City of Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights have been satisfied.

4. Items listed in this section shall be provided within 45 calendar days after written notice by the Engineer to final this project. Failure to provide this documentation by the designated time will result in an assessment of fifty ($50) dollars per calendar day for the 46th through 75th calendar days beyond this request. After the 76th day the Engineer will determine if; either a higher assessment or closing out the contract without final payment and release of the retainage due the contractor is in order.

Event # 4348: Private Water and Sewer Service Relocations 2027 (TMR)

Prior Experience and Reference Form

Company Name: ______________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________________________

List three (3) previous contracts performed in the past three years in a city of the first class which is identical to the requirements and quantities listed in this specification and bid form. Include the; name of the city, date of the contract, and contact name of the person you worked with, contract ID number, and the total contract value.

1. __________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________

Failure to complete and submit this form may result in your bid being deemed unresponsive.

Further any bidder who is currently suspended/debarred will be deemed unresponsive. MN Rule Part 1230.1150 subpart 6A

PW-Paving, 4.17.2024

Experience Form 4.17.2024