Lead Service Lines Identification Project - Phase I

This project generally consists of conducting test pits at existing water service valve locations to determine the material of the existing water service line on both the main to curb box and curb box to building side in the Town of Greenburgh.

The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder pursuant to the provisions of the NY General Municipal Law.

This project generally consists of conducting test pits at existing water service valve locations to determine the material of the existing water service line on both the main to curb box and curb box to building side in the Town of Greenburgh.

Overall test pit process

• Locate the water service for the domestic service pipe.
• Excavate the test pit - using either open cut or vacuum methods - to expose the water service pipe.
• In the presence of the Engineer, clean the pipe with pressure washer or other means that allow for a clear determination of the service pipe material.
• Identify the service pipe material and the other information required to be included on the dry-erase whiteboard described in the construction drawings.
• Take a focused photo of the service pipe with ample light.
• Perform a magnet test on the pipe material to distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Record the service line depth.
• Record the service line material.
• Document the test pit and service pipe identification location.
• Photo-document the house number and the pothole location.

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the areas of disturbance to their original conditions.

**Submission:** Sealed bids will be received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Greenburgh, Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607 until **3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026**. Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Town Hall Meeting Room at 3:00 P.M. Sealed Bids must be addressed to the Town Clerk and marked, "Lead Service Lines Identification Project – Phase I".

Plans and specifications may be obtained on www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york, the New York State Contract website www.nyscr.ny.gov, or at the Town of Greenburgh website: www.greenburghny.com.

**Bid security:** Each bidder must deposit with their bid a certified check of not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid accompanied by a Consent of Surety from a recognized Bonding Company, or a bid bond with a Bonding Company Licensed to do business in the State of New York.

**Award:** The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder pursuant to the provisions of the NY General Municipal Law. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

**Bonds:** a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the accepted bid and a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the full amount of the Contract price; a two-year Maintenance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount is required at final payment.

**Insurance:** General Liability of $2,000,000; Owners and Contractors Protective Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate; Automobile Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate; Umbrella Policy of $5,000,000.00.

**Time:** The Contractor is required to begin work within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of a written Notice to Proceed, with completion within 180 consecutive calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed.