Accelerated Lead Service Line Replacement Program- Contract 2. 2

Providence Water Supply Board and the City of Providence are seeking a contractor for the Accelerated Lead Service Line Replacement Program - Contract 2.2, a comprehensive infrastructure project targeting the replacement of up to 402 lead service lines within the water distribution system in Providence and Cranston, Rhode Island. The project requires a contractor to replace both public and private side lead service lines using trenchless methods, with specific monthly replacement quotas of 80 service lines during winter months and 100 during summer months. Contractors must have a minimum qualification of completing 1,000 lead service line replacements involving private side lines in the past 10 years. The contract has a duration of 212 calendar days, with a bid opening scheduled for April 7, 2025, at 2:15 PM, and an anticipated contract award by July 6, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held virtually on March 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with bidder questions due by March 28, 2025. Evaluation will focus on comprehensive documentation, technical capability, and compliance with specific project requirements.

The project includes significant set-aside and participation requirements, specifically mandating a 15% Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goal (7.5% each) and a 10% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement. Contractors must be affiliated with a state or federal registered apprenticeship program, with a minimum of 15% of labor hours completed by registered apprentices. The procurement is partially funded by the Rhode Island Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is subject to federal requirements, including the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), which mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States. Contractors will be required to provide additional services such as pitcher filters, performing grounding inspections, obtaining necessary permits, and maintaining extensive documentation including pre- and post-construction photos and weekly payroll submissions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project's scope and requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment aimed at addressing lead service line replacement across Providence and Cranston.