Site work for a water / sewer project in Nelson, British Columbia. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Work of this Contract comprises the following: At the approved locations, provide all labour, materials and equipment required to install water meter pits, metering assemblies and, if approved, any extra work required to facilitate the work. This includes: .1 Provide all administrative services outlined in related sections. .2 Provide lay-down areas for equipment and materials. Limited lay-down area may be pre-arranged at the RDCK locations located on Wegner Road or Haskins Road if necessary. .3 Transport owner-provided materials from owner sites if necessary. .4 Provide all reasonably expected fittings and materials required to complete the installation (including but not limited to couplings, pipes and fittings required to raise service level if applicable). Previously used fittings and materials shall not be permitted; fittings and materials must be new. .5 Mobilize to work site at beginning of each day. All excavation equipment must be washed prior to entering the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). .6 Supply all traffic control equipment, materials and labour required to safely mobilize and work outside of the travelled portion of the highway. .7 Provide temporary barriers, fencing, signage, shoring necessary to protect the works and public during performance of the Work. Maintain in good condition for the duration of the Work and remove when no longer required. .8 Locate all utilities within excavation area including but not limited to: Storm service, sanitary service, water service, gas, fibre optic and all 3rd party utilities. Complete and document BC 1 Calls, third party utility locates, and all other safety and supporting documents. .9 If applicable, remove existing fencing (assume deer fencing), signage, and minor obstructions within excavation area. .10 Shut off water via service valve and restore service by end of day. .11 Inspect all existing water service(s) prior to meter and pit installation and notify the RDCK if additional work is deemed necessary. .12 Limit excavation to a maximum 2m area around the proposed center of the meter pit (where possible). Complete all excavation required within this area to prepare for meter pit installation. .13 Expose service line(s), supply and install 6" of gravel as a base, ensure service line is bedded in sand/gravel, install meter pit and all connections, compact all backfill with jumping jack or similar based on available space, and supply and install suitable surfacing to ensure meter pit is level with surrounding ground. .14 Maintain cleanliness of components. Swab disinfect all water service components using chorine immediately prior to install. .15 If applicable, modify existing water service to raise/lower pipe height up to 1.2m to align with pit inlet and outlet. .16 Supply, install and tie-in new water meter pit including DCVA, frame, 4" insulation pad, transponder clip and locking lid which meets the following requirements or approved equivalent: i. 18" Dia. x 60" Mueller Tandem Thermo-Coil Mtr Pit w/DCVA Installed ii. 18" Dia. x 48" Mueller Tandem Thermo-Coil Mtr Pit w/DCVA Installed iii. 18" Dia. x 60" Mueller Tandem Mtr Pit w/1" Coil w/DCVA Installed iv. 18" Dia. x 48" Mueller Tandem Mtr Pit w/1" Coil w/DCVA Installed v. 2" Thick Insulation Pad for Mtr Pit (2 per pit for a total of 4" insulation) vi. Extension Ring w/18" Opening (where required) vii. Meter Pit Lid - Side Locking Composite viii. Transponder U-Clip for Composite Lid ix. All piping used for tie-ins to be municipal tubing (polyethylene) of appropriate size. x. All fittings to be brass and suitable for direct bury. .17 Complete all testing as necessary to verify material installation. Coordinate the RDCK meter inspection, to be completed prior to backfilling the excavation. .18 Ensure that all before/after photos and documentation referenced in Section 01-78- 39B are completed prior to backfill and covering. Lack of documentation will result in delays in payment to Contractor until documentation is received. .19 Restore all property to original condition including reinstallation of fencing, signage, final grading, placing of surface material (gravel, original sod, etc.) or 2" new topsoil and seed, if applicable. No topsoil may be removed or imported within the ALR. Make good any damages to private property, driveway and roads, RDCK and MOTT infrastructure caused by the contractor during the works to original condition at no extra cost. .20 Dispose any surplus materials at a licensed facility that accepts the disposal material. Approved native backfill material may be spread and graded on site. .21 Demobilize from site. No equipment, materials to be left on work site at end of day. .22 Provide 1 year warranty for workmanship performed and materials. Documents can be obtained from https://www.rdck.ca/corporate/bids-tenders/