Full Title: Horizontal Directional Drilling (Pit Launch) to Install Copper Water Services 19mm to 50mm
D2. SCOPE OF WORK
D2.1 The Work to be done under the Contract shall consist of the supply and operation of
horizontal directional drilling (pit launch) equipment to install copper water services 19mm-50mm
in diameter for the period of February 1, 2024 until January 31, 2025, with the option of four (4)
mutually agreed upon (1) year extensions.
(a) The City may negotiate the extension option with the Contractor within ninety (90) Calendar
Days prior to the expiry date of the Contract. The City shall incur no liability to the Contractor
as a result of such negotiations.
(b) Changes resulting from such negotiations shall become effective on the anniversary date of
the contract award of the respective year. Changes to the Contract shall not be implemented by the
Contractor without written approval by the Contract Administrator.
(c) Bidders are advised that, in future, the City may be participating in collaborative
procurement initiatives with other levels of government. Accordingly, extensions to this Contract
may not be exercised.
D2.2 Horizontal directional drilling (pit launch) to install copper pipes in urban areas
where a traditional surface horizontal directional drill rig may not be feasible.
(a) Acceptable, but not limited to the following boring types:
(i) Pneumatic piercing
(ii) Steerable boring system
D2.3 The major components of the Work are as follows:
(a) Mobilize crew and equipment to the construction site upon request from the City
representative as per D2.4.2.
(b) Identify and participate in site discussions about potential hazards/difficulties such as,
but not limited to, existing services that may interfere with the predetermined service path,
clearance requirements, drilling/piercing length estimation, and approximate height difference.
(c) Lower equipment into the excavated pit.
(i) The pits will be prepared and maintained by the City of Winnipeg to required dimensions for
the drilling equipment.
(d) The Contractor is responsible for the horizontal and vertical alignment of the drilling
equipment.
(i) Alignment of equipment must be accurate to achieve desired connection location to existing
water main.
(e) Extend drill/pierce rods in desired direction without damaging existing underground
infrastructure.
(f) Pull back rods with copper pipe attached.
(i) Ensure that underground obstacles do not damage the new copper pipe during installation.
D2.4 The Work shall be done on an “as required” basis during the term of the Contract.
D2.4.1 The type and quantity of Work to be performed under this Contract shall be as
authorized from time to time by the Contract Administrator and/or Users.
D2.4.2 A Water & Waste representative will notify the Contractor when service is
required. Upon this notification the Contractor shall provide an estimated time of arrival at the
construction site.
(a) The Contractor shall be readily available and the response time shall be 3 hours or less.
(b) The City of Winnipeg will assume responsibility for the Site, including traffic control, road
closure, signage, and re-opening of site when the construction site has reached Total Performance
as described in section D18.
D2.4.3 The City of Winnipeg will supply the copper pipes for installation by the
Contractor.
D2.4.4 Connection of the newly installed copper pipe to existing services
will be done by the City.
D2.5 The following shall apply to the Work:
(a) Universal Design Policy
http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/DocExt/ViewDoc.asp?DocumentTypeId=2&DocId=3604
D2.6 The estimated number of copper pipe services to be installed within the scope of this
contract is per year.
