Lead Free Water Service Valves and Fittings

The City of Lincoln is seeking bids for lead-free water service valves and fittings for the Lincoln Water System. The specifications include requirements for material, design, and testing of the valves and fittings. The city prefers to purchase all specified valves and fittings from one manufacturer, with A.Y. McDonald parts being the preferred brand. The bid includes various types of valves and fittings, such as corporation stops, quarter bend corporation stop couplings, curb service stops, and straight service valves. • The valves and fittings must meet specific material and design requirements, including being made of lead-free brass alloy and complying with federal and state regulations. • The bid includes delivery costs to the specified address and requires the contractor to provide affidavits from the manufacturer that all material supplied fully conforms to the specifications. • The city will not accept partial orders unless specified or requested. • The bid includes various types of valves and fittings, such as corporation stops, quarter bend corporation stop couplings, curb service stops, and straight service valves. • The valves and fittings must be designed to provide positive shut-off and reliable service. • The city requires the contractor to provide a permanent watertight seal for the operating stem and a tee-head to operate the valve.