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The water main system in Maroon Bell - Winchester neighborhood in Tract No. 12929-1 (also known as the Somerset Cottages Homeowners Association II) was constructed in the late-1980s, prior to the incorporation of the City of Chino Hills. Normally, water mains are designed to last 40 or 50 years. However, parts of the Maroon Bell - Winchester main, have failed repeatedly in just 25-30 years.
Analysis has shown that the construction methods used in establishing the system were of poor quality. The water main is concrete mortar lined and coated (CMLC) steel pipe. The steel pipe is exposed at points where appurtenances and services are connected without follow-on protection for the exposed metal. The result is that the pipeline failures have occurred where the exposed metal has corroded due to the corrosive soil.
The work comprises, but is not limited to: Mobilization; traffic control; installation of approximately 3,900 LF of 8-inch PVC C900 DR 14 pipe, including gate valves, fixtures, appurtenances, thrust blocks, blow off, and air vac assemblies, and removal of portions of existing pipe. In addition, the work consists of installation of 111 EA 1-inch copper water service laterals and connecting to existing meters; installation of fire hydrants and valve assemblies, abandon-in-place existing water mains, pressure testing, disinfection, BacTs; trenching and pavement restoration, crack seal, slurry seal application, replacement of concrete cross gutter, speed hump, and restoration of pavement markings, raised markers, and striping; and other necessary work to complete the water replacement and street improvements.
Notice of Exemption - Filed July 12, 2023
Ashcroft Court
Copper Saddle Way
Gold Dust Way
Maroon Bell Road
Prospector Lane
Redstone Court
Stetson Way
Telluride Drive
Winchester Way
Bid Opening is August 17, 2023.
Anticipated Contract Award Date is September 2023.
Start of Construction - TBD
95 working days
Fe Rama, Sr. Engineer
Phone: (909) 364-2776
Email: frama@chinohills.org
mailto:chassel@chinohills.org
Danny Hernandez, Assistant Engineer
Phone: (909) 364-2760
Email: dhernandez@chinohills.org