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The City of Salina is seeking sealed‑bid contractors to replace water mains across three street corridors (Dover Drive, 10th & 11th Streets, and Larson Street). The scope includes installation of duct‑in‑concrete‑lined (DICL) and standard water mains, fire hydrant removal/installation, resilient gate valves, tapping sleeves, water service connections, extensive meter‑pit work (replacement, relocation, abandonment), and limited sanitary sewer line replacement. Quantities are detailed for each phase, with total linear footage of over 5,800 ft of 6‑inch water main and multiple ancillary components. Bids must be submitted by the August 6, 2026 deadline; detailed drawings and specifications are available for a $60 fee. • Phase 1 (Dover Drive) – 36 ft of 12‑in DICL, 36 ft of 6‑in DICL, 1,725 ft of 6‑in water main, hydrants, valve assemblies, and extensive meter‑pit work. • Phase 2 (10th & 11th Streets) – 3,165 ft of 6‑in water main, additional hydrants, tapping sleeves (12”×6”), and large numbers of water‑service connections and meter‑pit replacements. • Phase 3 (Larson Street) – 750 ft of 6‑in water main, hydrants, tapping sleeves (8”×6”), and meter‑pit activities. These tasks require experience in municipal water‑utility construction, pipe installation, valve and hydrant handling, and meter‑pit management.