Fire Hydrants

2026-11-03

The City of New Britain is soliciting bids for 50 Mueller A423 super centurion 250 dry barrel fire hydrants with bases per the following specifications . No Substitutions will be allowed . The number of hydrants purchased under this bid may not be 50 . The City reserves the right to order less than or more than 50 . Hydrants will be ordered on an “ as - needed ” basis . 1 . Hydrants shall be designed , manufactured , and tested in compliance with the latest revision of AWWA C - 502 " STANDARD FOR DRY BARREL HYDRANTS " as published by the American Waterworks Association . 2 . Hydrants shall be " Traffic " type , with a replaceable " breakable " unit immediately above the ground line for minimizing repairs due to traffic damage . Depth of bury shall be 5 1 / 2 feet . 3 . Hydrants shall be of the compression type , constructed such that the main valve closes with the water pressure to assure no loss of water in the event of damage to the upper portion of the hydrant . 4 . The main valve shall have a minimum diameter of 5 1 / 4 ", to assure optimum flow . 5 . Hydrant shall be of the dry top design with " O " ring seals to insure that the operating threads will be protected from water entry . Dry top design is to include a factory lubricated operating mechanism , which allows supplemental lubricant to be added in the field without removal of the top section . Standard lubricant shall be oil , suitable for a temperature range of - 60 to + 150 degrees Fahrenheit , and shall incorporate a system of forced lubrication of the thrust collar area each time the hydrant is operated .

Connecticut

2026-05-05