Initial Bid Designs
Purpose
Provide initial scheme layout/schedule for the purpose of budget and pricing.
Items Required by the Client
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Location i.e. site address with post code
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Name of local water authority
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Site layout drawing detailing proposed development, access roads, car parks etc. (With indication of other utility routes, if possible)
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Expected uses/no of meters/properties incl. expected sprinkler/fire hoses if available
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Height of buildings/no of storeys if available
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Point of Connection reference, expiry date and details
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Ground Contamination info, if available.
Included items
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Initial design in accordance with WRC Self-Laying of Water Mains and Services 2nd Edition and specific water company addenda/guidance.
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Initial layout drawing showing potential route, size and material of water main/s with valves, hydrants and washouts and location of service connections.
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Schedule listing principal lengths, sizes, materials, no. of valves and hydrants and assumptions made at this stage.
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Estimate to complete the detailed design and obtain design approval from the water company.
Excluded items
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Site visit
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Topographical survey
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Service enquiries and investigations
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Routes of water services
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Standard Details drawing
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Adoption Plan.
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Design Risk Assessment Summary and Design Risk assessment.
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Completion and submission of Water company application forms
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Liaison with water company to obtain design approval.
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Liaison with Fire Service.
