Site work for a water / sewer project in Portsmouth, Virginia. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Proposals from subs and suppliers for the project listed below. Suffolk Utility Construction strongly encourages participation from enterprises that are SWAM, MBE, DBE, WBE and SBE certified. The Work under this Project consists of the removal of (24) existing Fire Hydrants and designated appurtenances, with the installation of new Fire Hydrants and designated appurtenances in accordance with the Citys standard detail. The work shall include all incidentals including but not limited to mobilization, demobilization, de-watering, shoring, special bidding, special backfill, pavement restoration, site restoration, traffic control, permitting, work place safety, notifications, root removal, legal disposal of material, erosion and sediment control, unforeseen conflicts, and repair of any and all leaks resulting from the contractors performance of this work. Due to system age it is to be assumed the hydrant branch line and branch valve is not restrained. The contractor shall verify and provide necessary restraint prior to hydrant removal. Any cost associated by the contractors failure to properly restrain the system shall be borne by the contractor, including the Citys cost to isolate the main for repair. The contractor shall install new valve boxes and castings at all locations. New branch valves shall be installed as designated. All materials shall be provided by the contractor. All Inquiries For Information Should Be Directed To: Jim McKechnie Phone: (757)393-8561, ext. 5806, no later than 1pm on Tuesday, November 28th Deadlines for questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Questions shall be submitted to Jim McKechnie at mckechniej@portsmouthva.gov No pre-bid meeting will be held. It is recommended that all bidders examine the site to evaluate the scope of this project.