750 LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENTS – PRIORITIZATION PROGRAM

The City of Milwaukee is seeking qualified contractors to replace 750 lead service water lines throughout the city using trenchless techniques. The work includes full removal of lead piping, installation of new copper service lines, meter setting, site restoration, and delivery of water filter pitchers to affected properties. The contract requires compliance with numerous local mandates, including Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, residency preferences, apprenticeship utilization, bid security, and Davis‑Bacon, Build‑America‑Buy‑America, and American Iron & Steel provisions. • 750 lead service lines to be replaced (≈ 43,000 linear feet of copper pipe) • Minimum 25 % SBE participation and 40 % resident‑preference labor (with specific zip‑code requirements) • Apprenticeship requirements for Construction Craft Laborer, Operating Engineer, and Plumber, with enhanced utilization for projects ≥300 locations • Bid security of 10 % of the base bid, submission deadline 06/03/2026 11:30 AM EDT