Y -- Maintain Water Distribution System, Phase I

This project involves installation of approximately 10,671 feet of buried PVC and ductile iron potable water line ranging from 1-inch to 12-inch diameter at Arnold AFB according to the drawings and specifications. Additive Alternates (4each) include an additional 8,893 linear feet of portable water lines. The installed lines shall include fire hydrants and connections, automatic flushing devices, isolation valves, and stubs for future phases of replacement. Installation and connections to existing system shall be accomplished to minimize potable water outages. Prior to any connections to the existing system, all new water mains and services shall be pressure tested and disinfected. All materials and installation shall be accomplished according to the State of Tennessee Community Public Water System Design Criteria, the State of Tennessee Water Quality Control Act, and applicable American Water Work Association (AWWA) standards. This work will be done in the industrial area at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The performance period shall be 180 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The estimated construction magnitude is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Bid opening date shall be 30 calendar days after issuance of the solicitation. The etimated solicitation issuance date is 24 July 2007.