Lead service line replacement program 2026 – part 1
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-023-00
- State
- Ohio
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
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About this opportunity
The City of Akron Water Department is soliciting bids for lead service line replacement across approximately 3,000 locations in the Akron Water service area, with proposals due September 24, 2026. The work is divided into two separate contracts of approximately 1,500 locations each.
The scope includes hydro-excavation of curb boxes to determine house line and service line material; excavation in driveways, sidewalks, or tree lawn to expose water mains and curb boxes; installation of new house lines from the curb box to the meter; and disconnection or renewal of existing service lines. The contractor is responsible for coordinating work and securing access to private property, performing all restoration within the public right-of-way and on private property, coordinating with City of Akron Water Distribution, notifying customers of service interruptions, and maintaining traffic control as needed.
Work is performed throughout the Akron Water service area in Summit County, including both public right-of-way and private property locations.
Opportunity text
This project includes specialized work at 3000, plus or minus, locations throughout the City of Akron Water service area on private property and in the public right-of-way. This work will be comprised of two (2) contracts, each with approximately 1500 locations. The work shall include but not be limited to hydro-excavating curb boxes to determine house line and service line material, excavation in driveways, sidewalks, or tree lawn to expose existing water mains and curb boxes, installing new house lines and disconnecting/renewing service lines. The Contractor(s) shall be responsible for coordinating work and gaining access to private property if necessary. The Contractor(s) will install new house lines from the curb box into the meter. The Contractor(s) shall be responsible for any and all restoration within the right-of-way and/or private property if necessary. The Contractor will be required to coordinate all activities with City of Akron Water Distribution, notify customers of the interruption of their water service, and restore the site in a timely manner. Traffic will be maintained as much as possible if necessary.
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