Cincinnati, Ohio

Specification Writing Expertise

At Back Municipal Consulting, we don’t just write specifications — we create clear, enforceable documents that protect municipalities and ensure trenchless rehabilitation projects are successful.

30 Years of Trenchless Experience

Our specs are built from over 30 years of trenchless experience and are written to:

  • Incorporate Current Standards

Every specification is aligned with the latest ASTM, NASSCO, AWWA, and ASCE standards, including requirements for design, installation, QA/QC, and acceptance testing.

  • Reduce Disputes

Ambiguity in specs often leads to change orders and contractor claims. BMC eliminates gray areas by defining performance criteria, testing requirements, and product compliance clearly.

  • Ensure QA/QC Compliance

We embed detailed requirements for resin saturation logs, curing records, vacuum testing, adhesion testing, CCTV verification, and material submittals. This ensures municipalities get what was paid for — not just what was installed.

  • Tailor to Client Needs

No two systems are the same. BMC customizes specifications to address site-specific conditions such as groundwater infiltration, lateral reinstatement, structural classification, and long-term service life.

Specification Categories BMC Has Authored

  • Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP): Mainline, laterals, and connections (ASTM F1216, F2561, F3240).
  • Manhole Rehabilitation: Cementitious, epoxy, and geopolymer lining systems with watertightness testing (ASTM F1244, D7234).
  • Pressure Pipe Rehab: Specifications aligned with AWWA Class IV structural design and full QA/QC verification.

Grouting & Infiltration Control: Specs for chemical grout applications, verification testing, and acceptance.

Why BMC

Our specs are not boilerplate. They are living documents that reflect the latest standards, lessons from the field, and the realities of construction. That’s why municipalities and engineers trust BMC to prepare specifications that lead to successful bids, fewer disputes, and long-lasting infrastructure.

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