Water Mains Replacement

The City and Borough of Wrangell is seeking sealed bids to replace aging water main infrastructure throughout the municipality. The contract covers furnishing and installing approximately 900 ft of 6‑inch HDPE, 500 ft of 8‑inch HDPE, and 500 ft of 12‑inch HDPE pipe, as well as 28 new water service connections ranging from 1‑inch to 4‑inch. Work includes all associated civil‑construction activities such as trenching, back‑filling, compaction, traffic control, erosion control, pavement and sidewalk repair, de‑watering, and final site cleanup. The bid package is available electronically, and bidders must register on the Plan Holders List, provide a 5 % bid security, and submit sealed bids by the deadline of January 14 2021. Addenda 1 and 2 introduce additional requirements for utility protection, environmental controls, and a comprehensive traffic‑control plan. • Install HDPE water mains (≈ 1,900 ft total) and 28 new service connections. • Perform full civil works: excavation, shoring, back‑fill, compaction, pavement/sidewalk restoration, and erosion control. • Comply with added requirements: utility locate coordination, 14‑day erosion‑control inspections, disposal fee ($1 /yd³), high‑visibility apparel, and a certified traffic‑control plan. • Bid deadline January 14 2021 2:00 PM; pre‑bid conference January 5 2021 (audio).