Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Lead Service Line Replacement Contractors

Description: The City of Bottineau has established a Lead Service Line Replacement Program to provide property owners access to Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) assistance for the replacement of lead or galvanized water service lines. The City invites statements of interest from contractors seeking to be included on a pre-qualified contractor list, effective January 1, 2027. The list will allow property owners to solicit bids from qualified contractors for the replacement of their lead or galvanized water service lines. To be included on the pre-qualified contractor list, contractors must agree to the following requirements: • The Contractor agrees to perform work under the specifications of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program. Specifications are included below and are also available in the July 2025 memorandum Re: Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds Projects. • The Contractor is required to comply with American Iron and Steel requirements of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. • The Contractor is required to comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. • The Contractor is licensed and bonded with the State of North Dakota. • For each service line replaced the contractor agrees to submit the following paperwork, attached: o Certification of disbarment, suspension, and other responsibility matters before beginning work for the City of Bottineau, ND. o Certification for BABA. o Sample Step Certification for BABA. o Certification for AIS. o Sample Step Certification for ASI. Recognizing that contractors have varying areas of expertise, the City of Bottineau encourages interest from contractors that can perform the entire replacement process as well as contractors that specialize in individual components of the work. Requested Contractor Categories Category A - Complete Water Service Line Replacement • Perform all work necessary for complete lead service line replacement, including: o Excavation and trenching or directional drilling o Water service line replacement o Licensed plumbing work o Connection to the water main and building plumbing o Pavement, sidewalk, curb, boulevard, and landscaping restoration o Traffic control and erosion control o Coordination of inspections and project closeout Category B - Excavation and Trenching or Directional Drilling • Excavation of public and private service lines • Trenching and backfilling • Shoring and dewatering, as necessary • Site preparation and cleanup Category C - Plumbing and Service Line Installation • Interior and exterior water service line replacement • Licensed plumbing services • Connections and testing • Coordination with excavation contractor, if applicable Category D - Surface Restoration • D1 Asphalt pavement replacement • D2 Concrete sidewalk, curb, and driveway replacement • D3 Topsoil, seed, sod, and landscaping restoration Contractor Participation Contractors may submit interest for one, multiple, or all categories. Firms capable of performing complete turnkey lead service line replacements are strongly encouraged to apply. Specialized contractors with expertise in excavation, plumbing, or restoration are also encouraged to participate. Selection for the pre-qualified vendor list does not guarantee a minimum amount of work. If Contractor agrees to these terms for this program with the City of Bottineau, please complete the following sample letter and return to: Anthony Schwalbe, City Superintendent, 115 W. 6th St., Bottineau, ND 58313. Telephone: 701-228-3620 or 701-263-2818. Email: cgarage@utma.com Interest statements from qualified contractors will be accepted until November 30th, 2026. Dated this 2nd day of November 2026. A digital version of the specifications package can be obtained from the State specifications package (July 2025 SRF Specification Package) or by visiting the City's website. The specifications package and SRF memorandum include required SRF language, federal requirements (AIS, BABA, Davis-Bacon, DBE/MBE/WBE guidance), bonding, safety, payroll and certified records, and other contract provisions applicable to SRF-funded lead service line replacement projects.