As part of DC Water’s Lead Free DC (LFDC) initiative to replace all lead, galvanized, and brass water service lines in the District by 2030, BVF Engineering has been providing engineering design, permitting, and coordination services to support lead service line replacements under programs such as Block-by-Block, Voluntary Replacement, and the Small Diameter Water Main Replacement (SDWMR) Program.

Within the LFDC program, BVF is responsible for preparing Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) across multiple construction packages and water main replacement corridors. BVF develops TCPs in compliance with District Department of Transportation (DDOT) regulations to facilitate safe and efficient work zones throughout the District. These plans are tailored to address the unique site constraints of each block and ensure continuity of pedestrian and vehicular movement during construction. BVF also coordinates directly with DDOT to obtain permit approvals and address comments, contributing to timely project delivery.

To date, TCP services have been provided for more than 1500 blocks citywide and include ongoing and completed assignments under SDWMR packages such as CP 8, CP 15, CP 16, CP 18, CP 19, and SDWMR 19B, 19C, and Alton Pl NW. BVF’s traffic engineering scope also includes surface restoration planning where required.