6-Inch Water Main Isolation and Repair – 65 Ruggles Street

The Town of Florence is requesting quotes for the isolation and repair of a compromised section of the existing 6-inch water main located in front of 65 Ruggles Street.

The Town of Florence is requesting quotes for the isolation and repair of a compromised section of the existing 6-inch water main located in front of 65 Ruggles Street.

The contractor shall furnish and install two (2) 6-inch Insta-Valves on the existing live water main to isolate the compromised section. Work shall include saw cutting and excavation at two locations to accommodate installation of the Insta-Valves, as well as additional saw cutting and excavation necessary to access and remove the compromised section of water main.

The contractor shall remove approximately 18 to 19 linear feet of the existing compromised 6-inch water main and replace it with new 6-inch C900 PVC pipe. The contractor shall furnish and install all necessary fittings, connections, restraints, adapters, and appurtenances required to complete the installation.

The contractor shall be responsible for backfilling and compacting all excavations with ABC aggregate to the existing pavement subgrade, leaving the surface level and ready for asphalt restoration. The Town of Florence will provide all traffic control and perform the final asphalt pavement restoration.

The contractor shall coordinate all work with the Town of Florence to minimize service disruptions. Coordination with Town personnel is required for water main isolation, shutdowns, valve operation, and restoration of water service. The contractor shall not proceed with cutting into or removing the existing water main until the Town has confirmed that the compromised section has been properly isolated.

All work shall be completed in accordance with applicable Town of Florence requirements, construction standards, and water utility specifications.

Responses must be submitted **electronically** at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/florenceaz

**Bid Bond:** If you are using any sub-contractors, or using non-owned inventory/materials, a Bid Bond is **REQUIRED**.

This is an informal "Request for Quote". Only the successful vendor will be notified of the Town of Florence's intent to enter into a contract for the goods or services quoted.

The Town of Florence reserves the right to reject any or all responses, or to accept any response, or to waive any informality in any response, or to withhold the award if deemed in the best interest of the Town of Florence.

Required responses:

• Contact information
• Itemized quote (price should include all linear foot costs, labor, materials, taxes, etc. for all-inclusive package price)
• *W-9*
• Agreement to *Purchase Order Terms and Conditions* (failure to agree can result in a disqualification of submittal)
• Confirmation that a Business License with the Town of Florence is required
• Certificate of Insurance showing the Town as Additionally Insured prior to work commencing
• Notice to Proceed acknowledgment: no work shall commence until a Notice to Proceed or a Purchase Order are issued
• Invoices must reference a Purchase Order (PO) number
• Certification under A.R.S. § 35-394 regarding forced labor of Ethnic Uyghurs