Site work for a civil project in New Castle, Delaware. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

New Castle County is seeking an annual contract for various pipeline Hot Tapping and Line Stopping work. We currently have a project requiring pricing which is for a 36-inch PCCP force main at Terminal Pump Station. New Castle County requires different types of Hot Tapping and Line Stopping work including, but not limited to, ductile iron, cast iron, steel and pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe ranging in size from 12 to 84-inches in diameter throughout the year. Bids will be awarded based on lump sum prices for the job referenced in these specifications. Vendors will be required to quote on each new specific job as it occurs. New Castle County reserves the right to obtain pricing from other vendors if future quotes are deemed to be non-competitive. Questions concerning the project should be submitted in writing via email to Senior Procurement Agent Name, at robin.allen@newcastlede.gov by Noon on February 20, 2024. SCOPE OF WORK | SPECIFICATIONS Project - 36-inch line PCCP at Terminal Pump Station Line Stopping and Hot Tapping 1. For the purposes of this bid, the scope of work shall be based upon preparing and installing a folding head line Stopping equipment on pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP), as identified herein. 2. Prices shall be based upon typical Line Stopping and Tapping procedures for a representative job as defined herein. Scope of work shall include mobilization to the site, preparation of the pipe, cost of material and supplies, manpower, and all other usual and normal expenses associated with such Line Stopping tasks. 3. Scope of work and prices for this contract does not include excavation, site and access preparation, sheeting and shoring, concrete, concrete forms, concrete reinforcing bars, stone or other bedding material, bypass pumping, temporary pipe or hoses, cranes, rigging, or other functions typically performed by a pipeline contractor. 4. Scope of work includes the supply of a fabricated steel tapping sleeve. The tapping sleeve shall be an engineered fitting designed specifically for PCCP pipe and with a minimum of 10 years in production and use. Tapping sleeve shall meet the requirements of the PCCP manufacturer and shall be of heavy steel construction with corrosion resistant hardware, and all steel primed and epoxy coated. Tapping sleeve shall be as manufactured by JCM or approved equal. Scope of work includes the supply of all incidental hardware and material necessary to complete the installation of the tapping sleeve and linestop. 5. Unless specifically directed otherwise, Line Stopping of PCCP shall include the following tasks: a. Inspect the pipe segment, clean and prepare for Linestop Tapping Sleeve fitting. 1. Prepare pipe by removing grout, securing pre-stressing wire and prepare cylinder in accordance with PCCP manufacturer's guidelines. b. Install tapping sleeve fitting and tapping valve on existing pipeline. c. Direct the installation of structural pipeline supports. 1. Provide sizing and location for concrete bulkheads and forms. 2. Inspect installation of same, performed by others. d. Install hot tap machine. e. Perform hot tap through open valve, cut and retain coupon. f. Retract and remove cutter assembly. g. Install linestop equipment on tapping valve. h. Insert folding head line stop into pipeline and engage. i. Upon completion of pipeline repairs, by others, remove Linestop. j. Install tapping machine and install completion plug. k. Remove tapping machine and tapping valve. l. Install blind flange on line stop fitting. 6. Line Stopping - 36-inch PCCP - Bids shall be provided based upon the following: a. 36-inch PCCP force main. b. Depth to top of pipe = 6 ft +/- c. Location: Terminal Ave. Pump Station, New Castle DE. d. Line stop location is within the station fence line - Traffic control not required. e. Line stop to utilize 24-inch pipe tap or larger. f. 24-inch or larger tee installed beneath tapping valve for by-pass pipe connection. g. By-pass piping by others, by-pass isolation valve by others. h. Excavation and pipeline replacement to be performed by others. i. Pipeline replacement contract requires continuous work to remove and replace