VOLUME_2_OF_4_TECHNICAL_SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

This is a Technical Specifications document for the City of Phoenix, Arizona's Lift Station 61 Redundant Force Main project. The specifications detail the technical requirements for constructing a redundant force main system to provide backup pumping capacity at Lift Station 61. The project encompasses the installation of approximately 3,000 linear feet of force main piping, associated valves, fittings, and appurtenances designed to operate in conjunction with the existing lift station infrastructure. Bids must be submitted to the Design and Construction Procurement Bid Box on the first floor of Phoenix City Hall at 200 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The specifications establish the technical standards, materials, construction methodologies, and quality assurance requirements that all bidders must follow to ensure compliance with the City's engineering standards and applicable regulations.

The document establishes comprehensive technical parameters including pipe material specifications (ductile iron pipe or PVC), pressure ratings, installation depths, thrust block requirements, and testing protocols. All work must comply with the City of Phoenix Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and applicable sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The specifications require contractors to perform hydrostatic testing, air release testing, and flushing of all piping systems prior to final acceptance. Materials and workmanship must meet or exceed industry standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The document provides detailed requirements for excavation, bedding, backfilling, and protection of the force main to ensure long-term durability and operational reliability of the redundant pumping system.