Opening of Quotes - Hydrant Flow Testing Project No 119-041R - M.E. Simpson Company Inc

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M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. I Fire Hydrant I / atermain Capacity Testing Program Page 1 Fire Hydrant Flow/Watermain Capacity Testing Program The Field ScopeService for the Fire Hydrant FIB a er ain Capacity Testing Program is understood to be the following: M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. will furnish all labor, material, transportation, tools, and equipment necessary to flow test hydrants in the water distribution system selected by the Utility. M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. shall be required to provide such skilled and trained personnel and equipment necessary to complete the work herein specified. There will be a minimum of Two Per o�ns er�team crKi!lg_ pthe fir Hy+dr i tcar�r t �rrt�ra�, Cppggit Testing rgr m ,at all times. Work in an orderly and safe manner to insure protection of the local residents, Utility employees, and the Field Staff so that no avoidable accidents occur. All Field Staff will have readily observable identification badges worn while in the field. All vehicles used in the field will have company signs attached. The flow testing equipment to be used will be that which was described in the "Equipment to be used" section. M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. Personnel will meet with the Utility to review the project guidelines and answer any questions on procedures. The initial layout of the project will need to involve distribution Utility staff to help identify the flow patterns in the distribution system, flow testing from larger mains into smaller mains, from the water sources (pump stations and water storage structures), out into the system loops and dead ends. Any pressure zones in the distribution system will be identified on the water atlas prior to developing the fire hydrant flow -testing program. This will need to be done with distribution personnel prior to the start of the program. As a part of the Fire Hydrant Flow/Watermain Capacity Testing program, mapping discrepancies found on the current water atlas will be noted and included as a part of the final report so the Utility can make needed corrections. This will be included as a part of the periodic reporting to the Utility, thus enabling the Utility to keep up with mapping corrections. A progression map shall be maintained for each section under study indicating hydrants assessed on the map. This will be especially helpful in quickly determining the work progress of the crews in the field. It may be necessary to conduct parts of the Fire Hydrant Flow/Watermain Capacity Testing during "off hours" such as at night. This may be required in areas of high traffic volume where traffic may affect the ability to conduct safe flow testing, and traffic volume may affect the ability of the Project Team to be able to safely access hydrants on busy streets. The Project Team will give 24-hour advanced notice of intent to flow test hydrants in a particular area that may require after hours work or nighttime work. This is so the Utility can plan for the area to be worked in, give notification to the Police department, as well as other Public Works Divisions as to the activity that will take place. M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. will use large flow testing signs in designated areas to notify areas to be tested and inspected. M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. can provide the Utility an informational letter briefly explaining the fire hydrant flow -testing program to include with the customer's normal water bill. Frequently, special mailings are used for customer notification. If you choose a special mailing, the Village will be responsible for the postage and printing costs.