Item 15 - Large Water Services Vault and Meter Apparatus Improvements

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(2) CITY OF SANTA ANA EXHIBIT I SCOPE OF SERVICES Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The City of Santa Ana (City) intends to select up to three (3) qualified contractors to provide construction services for the City's large water service vaults and meter apparatus at up to 400 locations throughout the City. These services vary depending on the meter size (3" —10"). Each contractor selected will enter into a Construction Services Agreement to provide such services. Throughout the term of the Construction Services Agreement, the City may request task order proposals for individual projects and/or programs as the need for such services arises. A separate Notice -to -Proceed (NTP) will be issued based on an agreed -upon specific scope of services and fee for each task order. The Contractor may utilize in-house staff and/or sub- contractors to complete each task order. For specialized work for which the prime contractor shall require a sub -contractor, the prime contractor shall serve as an administrative liaison between the City and the sub -contractor, and include these administrative costs in their proposed project management fees. Prime contractor mark-ups for sub -contractor work will not be allowed. SCOPE OF SERVICES The City is currently in the process of implementing an Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program for water service connections in the City. The installation of meters is ongoing, however, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency desires to engage a contractor for Large Water Service Vault and Meter Apparatus Improvements. The Contractor shall provide construction services including, but not limited to, rehabilitating or replacing water meter vaults, replacing large water meters, replacing water meter valves and water meter apparatus appurtenances as needed. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Contractor will be expected to conduct a site survey of each meter location and assess current field conditions of each meter assembly and apparatus prior to ordering any materials necessary to complete each meter replacement. All water meter system valves and meter related appurtenances shall be operable upon new meter installation. The work may consist of removing the existing analog water meter and replacing with a new digital smart meter per the specifications provided by the City. It may, alternatively, consist of replacing additional equipment but not limited to water meter valves, spools, and fittings as needed. Upon installation, the new water meter shall be configured to enable wireless communication. In addition, the work may consist of demolishing and removing an existing substandard water