AL - 181 6 - In . Water Main Replacement from CR - 34 to Stone Creek Dr .

2026-11-03

SCOPE OF WORK The City of Fairhope is requesting responses from contractors for bids to provide all materials , labor , equipment , and incidentals required for the replacement of 6 ” water main and associated infrastructure , as shown on the project drawings , on the east side of AL - 181 from the approximate limits of County Road 34 to Stone Creek Drive . The water main shall be 6 ” DIPS HDPE PE4710 DR11 directionally drilled . All service taps and main tie - ins will be extended and reconnected . All fire hydrants will be reset to the edge of the right of way . The existing water main shall be grout filled in place . 5 . 01 SCOPE These general and detailed specifications form a part of the Contract documents and shall govern the handling and installation of water piping , valves , hydrants and accessories described herein , and as shown on the accompanying plans . Existing water distribution facilities are owned and operated by the City of Fairhope , hereinafter referred to as “ Owner ”. The construction methods employed in the placement of the water main and appurtenances shall be in accordance with current codes , practices and specifications of the Owner . 5 . 02 WORK INCLUDED All labor , equipment , and material necessary to complete the work as stipulated herein . The Contractor shall clear and grub as necessary , remove as much of the pavement as may be necessary ; excavate the trenches and pits to the required dimensions ; sheet , brace and support the adjoining ground or structures where necessary ; traffic control ; handle all drainage or groundwater ; guard the site , unload , haul , distribute , and lay the pipe fittings and accessories ; rearrange the branch connections to transmission mains , or rearrange other conduits , ducts or pipes where necessary ; connect new mains to existing mains ; connect existing services to new mains ; replace all damaged drains , mains or other structures ; backfill the trench ; restore the roadway surface ; remove surplus excavated material ; clean the site of the work ; and maintain the street or other surface over the trenches . 5 . 03 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Owner / Engineer for approval by the Owner / Engineer , prior to beginning construction , a schedule of his proposed operations outlining his sequence of pipe installation , connections to existing mains and placement of new mains in service . 5 . 04 MATERIALS A . Ductile Iron Pipe : Ductile iron pipe for water lines shall meet requirements of AWWA Specification C151 with mechanical joint or push - on joint unless specifically shown otherwise on the plans . Working pressure shall be a minimum of 250 psi . The interior of all pipe shall be cement - mortar lined as specified in AWWA Specification C104 and the exterior shall receive an approved bituminous coating . All gaskets , bolts and lubricants shall be furnished . Ductile iron pipe shall be centrifugally cast with minimum wall thickness in accordance with AWWA C151 , latest revision , except where shown otherwise on the project plans or in the proposal . Unless otherwise indicated by soil testing , polyethylene encasement shall be installed on all ductile iron pipe and appurtenances at all locations and shall conform to AWWA C105 , latest revision , “ Standard for Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile Iron Piping for Water and Other Liquids .” If it is necessary to cut ductile iron pipe , in no case shall it be cut by burning , but shall be cut by saw , cutter , abrasive wheel or other approved means . The pressure rating , metal thickness , net weight of pipe without lining , length of pipe , name of manufacturer and letter “ DI ” shall be clearly marked on each length of pipe . 1 . Flexible Joint Ductile Iron Pipe : Flexible joint pipe shall meet the requirements of AWWA Specification C151 and may be of the bolted or boltless type suitable for 250 psi working pressure . If bolted type pipe is used , all bolts and nuts shall be Corten Steel . The interior shall be cement - mortar lined as specified in AWWA Specification C104 . The exterior of all pipe and fittings shall receive an approved bituminous coating , except the ball and machined surfaces , which shall receive a protective coating as recommended by the manufacturer . All ball joint pipe shall be assembled , lubricated and installed in strict conformance with the pipe manufacturer ’ s recommendations .

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