26-168-B REQUEST FOR BID PACKAGE.pdf

REQUEST FOR BID NO. 26-168-B

MULTI-SENSOR INSPECTION, MANHOLE

INSPECTION & SEWER LINE CLEANING

PRE-BID MEETING:

Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST

BID SUBMITTALS ARE DUE PRIOR TO:

Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST

BID MAY BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO (Registration is free):

ntmwd.bonfirehub.com

DOCUMENTS MAY BE DELIVERED TO:

NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

501 E. BROWN STREET

WYLIE, TX 75098

DOCUMENTS MAY BE MAILED TO:

PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

PO BOX 2408

WYLIE, TX 75098

NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT CONTACT:

Tonya Hall thall@ntmwd.com

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. REQUIRED INFORMATION

The North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) solicitation packets contain various documents that require completion by the bidder. Said information must be completed and submitted prior to the closing date and time for the submission of bids. Failure to provide required information may result in the rejection of your bid.

2. SUBMISSION OF BIDS

A response to a Request for Bid (RFB) may be submitted to NTMWD by any of the following means:

• Electronically submitted via ntmwd.bonfirehub.com;

• Hand delivered to the North Texas Municipal Water District Administrative Building, 501 E. Brown Street, Wylie, Texas 75098;

• Mailed to the North Texas Municipal Water District, Procurement Department, at P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098;

• No oral, telegraphic, telephonic, or facsimile submittals will be considered or accepted.

3. OFFICIAL TIME & LATE SUBMITTALS

The time clock at the North Texas Municipal Water District front receptionist area shall be the official time of receipt for all responses to a RFB submitted in hard copy paper form. All submittals received after the submission deadline shall be rejected. Absolutely no late submittals will be considered. Bidder will be notified of the rejected late bid submission and will advise NTMWD as bidder’s desired disposition of the bid submittal by either (1) pick up, (2) return at bidder’s expense, or (3) destroyed with written authorization of the bidder.

If bids are sent by USPS to the Administration Building, the bidder shall be responsible for actual delivery of the bid to the Administration Building before the advertised date and hour for opening of bids. If mail is delayed either in the postal service or in the internal mail system of NTMWD beyond the date and hour set for the bid opening, bids thus delayed will not be considered and will be disposed of as authorized.

4. NOTIFICATION

NTMWD uses www.bonfire.com and The Wylie News to disseminate notification of bid opportunities. NTMWD shall not be responsible for receipt of notification and information from any source other than those listed above. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to verify the validity of all information received by sources other than those listed.

5. ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS

NTMWD exclusively uses Bonfire for the electronic notification and dissemination of all bids. The receipt of documents through any other company may result in the receipt of incomplete specifications and/or addenda.

NTMWD accepts no responsibility for the receipt and/or notification of solicitations through any other company.

To streamline the solicitation process, all Bidders are highly encouraged to utilize the Bonfire system. There is no cost to the Bidder to download or respond to NTMWD solicitations on Bonfire. Even though electronic response submissions are recommended, Bidders may continue to submit a hard copy, paper bid directly to NTMWD if desired.

6. MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL

Bids may be withdrawn at any time prior to the official opening of the bids. Alterations made by a bidder before opening time must be initialed by the bidder guaranteeing authenticity and must be resealed. After the official opening, bids become the property of NTMWD and may not be amended, altered, or withdrawn without the authorization of the Procurement Manager.

7. BID OPENINGS

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All submittals will be opened and presented according to the legal requirements for the type of solicitation at the designated time and place specified in the solicitation. However, the reading of a bid at the opening should not be construed as a comment on the responsiveness of such bid or as any indication that NTMWD accepts such bid as responsive. NTMWD will make a determination as to the responsiveness of bids submitted based upon compliance with all applicable laws, NTMWD purchasing guidelines, and project documents, including but not limited to the specifications and required submittal documents. NTMWD will notify the successful bidder upon award of the contract and, according to State law, all bids received will be available for inspection at that time.

8. BID SUBMISSIONS

Due care and diligence has been used in preparation of the information contained in this request for bids, and the information is believed to be substantially correct. However, it is Bidder’s responsibility to determine the full extent of its exposure and to verify all information presented in the request for bids. NTMWD and its representatives are not responsible for any errors or omissions in these specifications. Additionally, NTMWD and its representatives are not responsible for Bidder’s failure to determine the full extent of the exposure and risk associated with this request for bids.

This bid is issued in compliance with the NTMWD Purchasing Policy and with authorization from NTMWD’s Board of Directors.

A. Bids will be considered irregular if they show any omissions, alteration of form, additions or conditions not called for, or other irregularities of any kind. However, NTMWD reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to make one or more awards in the best interest of NTMWD.

B. NTMWD reserves the right to accept or reject in part or in whole any bids submitted and to waive any technicalities in the best interest of NTMWD. Bids may be rejected, among other reasons, for any of the following specific reasons:

• Bids containing any irregularities, and

• Unbalanced value of any items.

C. Bidders may be disqualified and their submissions not considered, among other reasons, for any of the following specific reasons:

• If NTMWD believes collusion exists among the bidders;

• Reasonable grounds for believing that any bidder has an interest in more than one bid for the work contemplated;

• The bidder having an interest in any litigation against NTMWD;

• The bidder being in arrears on any existing contract or having defaulted on a previous contract;

• Lack of competency as revealed by a financial statement, experience, equipment, questionnaires, etc.; and

• Uncompleted work which, in the sole judgment of NTMWD, will prevent or hinder the prompt completion of additional work, if awarded.

D. It is the bidders’ sole responsibility to print and review all pages of the bid document, attachments, questions and their responses, addenda and special notices.

E. When in the best interest of NTMWD, NTMWD reserves the right to request additional information or clarification from bidders to determine bidders’ ability to meet the requirements specified by this bid.

F. On the Bid Pricing Form, in the case of a conflict between the unit price indicated and the extended amount shown, the unit price indicated, multiplied by the stated quantity shall govern.

G. NTMWD reserves the right to reject any of all submissions without cause prior to award, to waive formalities, or to proceed otherwise when in the best interest of the NTMWD.

9. EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE

A. Bidders must examine the Solicitation, make observations and investigations, correlate knowledge and observations with the requirements of the Solicitation and consider these in preparation of a bid for the project.

B. Bidders must read the Solicitation and related technical data and reports thoroughly. Use a complete set of Solicitation Documents in preparing Bids. Assume responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of partial or incomplete documents.

C. Bidders may visit the sites to become familiar with general, local and site conditions that may affect cost, progress, or performance of the work in any manner.

D. Bidders must become familiar with federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations affecting cost, progress, or performance of the work.

E. Bidders should make additional visits and investigations as necessary to determine the bid price for performance of the work in compliance with the terms of the Solicitation before submitting a bid. Cost associated with these investigations is to be paid by the Bidders.

F. By the submission of a Bid for this project, Bidders acknowledge sole responsibility for job site safety.

G. The submission of a Bid is an incontrovertible representation by the Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Section.

10. UNIT OF MEASURE

Responses to the RFB must be submitted in the units of measure specified in the bid pricing form.

11. INTERPRETATIONS

Bidders must submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Solicitation to NTMWD in writing by the question due date and time. Replies are issued by Addenda to all parties recorded as having received the bidding documents. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda are binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

12. ADDENDA

Any interpretations, corrections, or changes to this bid will be made by written addenda. Sole issuing authority of addenda shall be vested in NTMWD’s Procurement Department. Addenda will be issued via ntmwd.bonfirehub.com. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure receipt of all addenda and acknowledge by signing and including with the bid submittal.

13. CONFIDENTIALITY

A. Any material that is to be considered confidential must be clearly marked as such and shall be treated as confidential to the extent allowable under Chapter 552, Government Code.

B. The Texas Public Information Act gives the public the right to request access to government information, subject to certain narrow exceptions. NTMWD is an entity subject to this Act. Therefore, please be advised that your company's declaration that certain information submitted in response to a bid request is "confidential" will not be treated as such if NTMWD receives a request for a copy of the bid proposal.

NTMWD will of course, make an effort to inform your company of such a request and to provide you with an opportunity to object to the release of any proprietary information, but NTMWD cannot and will not make an agreement to withhold information from the public contrary to NTMWD’s responsibilities under the Act.

C. To the extent your response is incorporated into the contract, that contract will become an official record available for public inspection.

D. Bids shall be opened so as to avoid disclosure of contents to competing bidders and kept secret during the process of awarding a contract. All bids that have been submitted shall be open for public inspection after the contract is awarded, except for trade secrets and confidential information contained in the submission and identified as such.

14. BID TABULATIONS

As-Read Bid tabulations will be electronically posted to ntmwd.bonfire.com within forty-eight (48) hours after the bid opening.

15. PREPARATION COSTS

NTMWD will not be liable for any costs associated with the preparation, transmittal, or presentation of any bids or materials submitted in response to this bid.

16. TAXES

NTMWD is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Taxes. Tax must not be included in the pricing.

17. PRICING

Prices must be firm for a minimum of ninety (90) days from the date of the bid closing. In the case of an annual contract, the prices must remain firm for the period as specified in the solicitation.

18. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

A prospective Bidder must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must have adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain such resources as required;

• Must be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery/completion schedule;

• Must have a satisfactory record of performance;

• Must have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics;

• Must be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award;

• NTMWD may request representation and other information sufficient to determine the Bidder’s ability to meet these minimum standards listed above.

19. AWARD OF CONTRACT

NTMWD reserves the right to award this contract by one of the following methods. The method selected will be in the best interest of NTMWD, as determined by the Procurement Manager.

• To the lowest responsible Bidder(s), bidding all items and meeting all specifications;

• To one or more Bidders, if deemed in the best interest of NTMWD;

• To the lowest responsible Bidder(s) meeting specifications per line item;

• If specified, to the low Bidder(s) meeting specifications, per category. To qualify for an award of a category, a Bidder must bid all items within that category. If all items of a category are not bid by all Bidders, award shall be made in the best interest of NTMWD;

• To the Bidder(s) who provide the goods or services specified in the solicitation at the best value to NTMWD.

• NTMWD reserves the right to compare all bids against any State and/or Interlocal contracts in determination of the award of this bid.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is soliciting sealed bids for MULTI-SENSOR INSPECTION, MANHOLE INSPECTION & SEWER LINE CLEANING in accordance with the specifications provided herein.

The work is generally described as follows: Inspection of 164 manholes, approximately 85,000 linear feet of sewer line ranging in diameter from 8-inch to 84-inch, and cleaning as deemed necessary by the Owner.

2. PRE-BID MEETING

A pre-bid meeting will be held Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST via Webex. It is highly recommended that all bidders attend the pre-bid meeting. Bidders may ask questions about the specification and bid process during the meeting. Questions and answers will be made in the presence of all attendees. If a question cannot be answered during the meeting, answers will be provided via a written addendum and distributed through ntmwd.bonfirehub.com.

URL:

https://ntmwd.webex.com/ntmwd/j.php?MTID=m0e4e295040295ee8e2009812e2e77362

OR

TEL: 1-415-655-0001 or 844-621-3956 Access code: 2668 862 8097

3. DURATION OF AGREEMENT

A. The initial term of this agreement shall commence on the date of the last signatory and shall be for a period of one (1) year. The agreement will automatically renew under the same pricing, terms, and conditions for four (4) additional one-year periods unless NTMWD provides Contractor with written notice of its intent to terminate the agreement at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the current term.

If said notice is given by NTMWD, the agreement shall terminate at the conclusion of the current one-year term. In no event shall the entire term of this agreement exceed five (5) years.

B. Prices shall remain firm for the duration of the initial contract period. Thereafter, price adjustments not to exceed a 2% per unit price may be requested by either the Contractor or Owner.

C. NTMWD reserves the option to temporarily extend this service for an additional ninety (90) days from its expiration date for any reason.

4. BID QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATION

All questions regarding this request for bid shall be submitted in writing on ntmwd.bonfirehub.com no later than Monday, August 24, 2026. All questions will be addressed in an addendum. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered.

5. ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACTS

The quantities specified are estimates of our projected annual requirements. The award of an estimated annual contract allows NTMWD to use the items and services as the requirements and needs of NTMWD arise on an annual basis and during any subsequent renewal period(s). Quantities may be increased beyond the estimated quantities listed in this bid, as necessary, provided funding is available. Quantities may be decreased below the estimated quantities listed in this bid, as necessary, if funding is not available or if items and services are no longer needed. NTMWD is not obligated to pay for or use a minimum or maximum amount of items or services and payment will be made pursuant to the unit prices bid in the contract. The Contractor shall have no claim against NTMWD for anticipated profits for the estimated quantities listed, diminished, or deleted.

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6. BID SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS & OPENING

A. If paper bids are submitted, each firm shall submit one (1) original copy of their bid, including all supporting documentation. Paper bids must clearly show Bid No. 26-168-B. If bids are submitted electronically, the Bidder shall make sure all required supporting documentation is uploaded into the Bonfire system. Failure to provide requested information in this request for bid may result in disqualification from consideration.

Bids shall be accepted until 2:00 PM CST, Thursday, September 3, 2026. No late bids will be accepted.

B. The bid opening will be held on the bid due date and time via Webex:

URL:

https://ntmwd.webex.com/ntmwd/j.php?MTID=m30551907af8e7dcab61903e25b8a0a6b

OR

TEL: 1-415-655-0001 or 844-621-3956 Access code: 2667 574 7293

C. The following documents must be included with this bid. Failure to supply the required documents may deem you non-responsive:

• Bid Signature Form

• Bid Pricing Form

• References

7. METHOD OF AWARD

NTMWD’s intent is to award to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications.

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NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT SPECIFICATIONS

MULTI- SENSOR INSPECTION, MANHOLE INSPECTION & SEWER CLEANING

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

1.00 GENERAL

1.01 WORK PHASING

A. The Contractor shall not perform any work before the Owner provides a Purchase Order.

B. Unless otherwise outlined in the contract, the work to be completed for each section of sewer will be performed in phases as defined in the following:

1. Phase 1: Inspection

a. Sewer sections shall be first inspected by means of the remote inspection systems prescribed in this contract. If a blockage or physical obstruction hampers the inspection of the sewer in one direction, then the Contractor shall attempt to complete the section by televising from the other manhole (reversal) to complete the section. The Contractor must immediately report the blockage or obstruction to the Owner and if multiple blockages or obstructions prevented the inspection of the total length of the sewer of the section (partially complete).

2. Phase 2: Sewer Pipe Cleaning

a. Based on the Owner’s review, he or she will determine if additional work will be required. The Owner, at his sole discretion, will either declare the work on the particular sewer section complete or direct the Contractor to perform cleaning of the sewer section.

b. The Contractor shall perform the assigned cleaning work per Technical Specification 33 01

30.41. Cleaning may be one of the following items:

1) Light Cleaning

2) Heavy Cleaning

3. Phase 3: Post Cleaning Inspection

a. Following the cleaning performed under Phase 2, the sewer section will be reinspected using the prescribed remote inspection system in Phase 1, unless otherwise instructed by the Owner

4. Phase 4: MACP Level 2 Manhole Inspection

a. Owner-selected manholes are to have MACP Level 2 inspections completed.

b. Work performed is to be done per Technical Specification 33 01 30.12.

c. Work can be done concurrently with or separate from the Phase 1 through 3 work.

1.02 WORK INCLUDED

A. Complete work as prescribed in the Contract Documents.

1. The Contractor is to provide the labor, equipment, materials, tools, consumable supplies and incidentals necessary to perform and complete the project.

B. The purpose of this project is to obtain competitive unit prices for all labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete the PACP internal inspection of existing sewers via closed-circuit television

(CCTV) and MSI systems prescribed in this contract. The work includes remote televising and recording of the sewer. All project locations will be within the Owner’s service area.

1. PACP CCTV inspection of sewers will be completed using a high-resolution color pan and tilt camera system or a side wall scanning (panoramic) camera specifically designed and manufactured for sewer inspection.

2. MSI Inspection of sewers will be completed in accordance with Technical Specification 33 01 30.11.

C. Any required work associated with removing standing water and debris to allow for the internal pipeline inspection shall be incidental to the contract. The Contractor must also consider weather conditions to obtain the best video image of the sewer. The Owner may require the Contractor to delay any internal inspection work until after major rain events until the system can return to lower dry weather flow. Bypass pumping is not included in the scope.

D. The Contractor will be responsible for maintaining traffic at all times and for notifying the proper authorities regarding any road or lane closures required to complete the work

1. The Contractor shall not begin work until applicable permits, as well as standard barricades and warning signs are in place and accepted.

2. Traffic control devices, markers, and signs are to conform to the Texas “Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)" and all applicable federal, state and local requirements.

3. The Contractor assumes all responsibilities and liabilities regarding strict adherence to applicable sections for the maintenance of traffic and public safety

4. The cost of completing traffic control plans, acquiring applicable permits and all traffic control devices are considered incidental to the work to be performed under the contract and will not be paid separately.

E. The Contractor is to provide emergency contact information to the Owner. The contact information shall be for the Contractor personnel responsible for responding to emergencies resulting from the Contractor’s actions or lack thereof during this project. The Contractor’s emergency work crew is to respond to emergencies where the Contractor is either not on site or evenings, weekends and holidays. This crew shall be responsible for contacting the Owner within one-half hour after the first verbal and electronic notification (first contact). If the Contractor's crew has not responded to the site of the emergency within one hour of the first contact, the Owner will make all necessary repairs and bill the Contractor for all work performed. Costs related to the emergency response will be incidental to the contract and not measured for payment.

1.03 JOB CONDITIONS

A. The General Requirements contained in each specification section.

B. Comply with all applicable state and local codes and regulations pertaining to the nature and character of the work being performed.

1.04 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Inspection of 164 manholes, approximately 85,000 linear feet of sewer line ranging in diameter from 8-inch to 84-inch, and cleaning as deemed necessary by the Owner.

2.00 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

Provide materials and products per the individual sections of the specifications.

END OF SECTION

01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Payments for Work shall conform to the provisions of the Agreement and this Section.

B. Submit itemized invoices at the prices indicated in the Agreement to the Engineer for review. Once approved, Contractor will submit the invoice to Owner using the approved Bid Form.

1.02 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

A. Submit a detailed payment schedule for the Work to be performed on the project.

1. Submit schedule within 10 days prior to submitting the first invoice.

2. Line items in the Agreement are to be used as line items in the schedule.

3. Payment will be made on the quantity of Work completed per Contract Documents during the payment period and as measured per this Section.

a) Payment amount is the Work quantity measured multiplied by the unit prices for that line item in the Agreement.

b) Payment on a unit price basis will not be made for work outside the scope of work in the

Contract Documents.

1) Costs for mobilization shall be listed as a separate line item and shall be actual cost for:

a. Insurance,

b. Transportation and setup for equipment,

c. Transportation and/or erection of all field offices, sheds and storage facilities,

d. Salaries for preparation of submittals required before the first Application for

Payment,

e. Salaries for field personnel assigned to the project related to the mobilization of the project,

f. Mobilization may not exceed 3 percent of the total contract amount. Cost for mobilization may be submitted only for work completed.

2) The sum of all values listed in the schedule must equal the total contract amount.

4. Submit a schedule indicating the anticipated schedule of payments to be made by the Owner.

The schedule shall indicate:

a) The invoice number,

b) Date the invoice is to be submitted, and

c) Anticipated invoice amount.

1.03 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A. Applications for Payment may be submitted on a pre-printed form as indicated in Section 01 31 13 13, FORMS, or may be generated by computer. Computer-generated payment requests must have the same format and information indicated in the pre-printed form and be approved by the Engineer.

1. Indicate the total contract amount and the work completed to date on the Tabulation of Values for Original Contract Performed (Attachment "A").

2. Include only approved Change Order items in the Tabulation of Extra Work on Approved Change Orders (Attachment "B").

3. Include the Project Summary Report (Attachment "D") with each Application for Payment. Data included in the Project Summary Report is to be taken from the other tabulations. Include a completed summary as indicated with each Application for Payment submitted.

a) Number each application sequentially and indicate the payment period.

b) Show the total amounts for the value of original contract performed and extra work on approved Change Orders on the Project Summary Report. Show total amounts that correspond to totals indicated on the attached tabulation for each.

c) Note the number of pages in tabulations in the blank space on the Project Summary

Report to allow a determination that all sheets have been submitted.

d) Execute the Contractor's certification by the Contractor's agent of authority.

4. Do not alter the schedule of values and the form for the submission of requests without the written approval of the Engineer once these have been approved by the Engineer.

5. Submit the Application for Payment to the Engineer for review and approval.

6. Engineer will provide the Application for Payment to the Owner with a recommendation to pay.

7. Contractor shall submit an itemized invoice identifying the applicable bid line items to

Payables@ntmwd.com for processing. Invoice must include the NTMWD purchase order number.

8. Final payment requires additional procedures and documentation per Section 01 70 00, EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS.

B. Progress payments shall be made as the work progresses on a monthly basis.

1. End the payment period on the day indicated in the Agreement and submit an invoice for Work completed and materials received since the end of the last payment period.

2. At the end of the payment period, submit a draft copy of the invoice for that month to the Engineer.

Agreement is to be reached on:

a) The percentage of work completed for each lump sum item,

b) The quantity of work completed for each unit price item,

c) The percentage of work completed for each approved Change Order item, and

d) The amount of Retainage withheld.

3. The amount of retainage to be held.

a) 5% retainage shall be held for the entirety of the project. Retainage shall be withheld and may be paid to:

1) ensure proper completion of the Work. The Owner may use retained funds to pay replacement or substitute contractors to complete unfinished or defective Work;

2) ensure timely completion of the Work. The Owner may use retained funds to pay liquidated damages; and

3) ensure timely completion of the Work. The Owner may use retained funds to pay liquidated damages; and

b) Retained funds shall be held by the Owner in accounts that shall not bear interest. Retainage not otherwise withheld in accordance with the Contract Documents shall be returned to the

Contractor as part of the final payment.

C. Provide a revised and up-to-date progress schedule per Section 01 32 16 INSPECTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES with each invoice.

D. Provide project photographs per Section 01 32 33, PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION with each invoice.

1.04 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES

A. Measure the Work described in the Agreement for payment. Payment will be made only for the actual measured and/or computed length, unless otherwise specifically provided. No extra or customary measurements of any kind will be allowed.

B. Work is considered complete when it passes quality control by the ENGINEER, or when the CONTRACTOR has coordinated with the OWNER to complete the work to the best of his ability, including but not limited to accessing or locating assets and modulating flow conditions.

C. If the Work fails quality control by the CONTRACTOR or ENGINEER, payment will not be made until the Work is successfully completed according to the CONTRACTOR or ENGINEER. Any rework due to failed quality control is not applicable for payment.

1.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. BID ITEM A – INSPECTION AND CLEANING

1. Bid Item A1 – Sewer Inspection Job Mobilization: CONTRACTOR shall be compensated mailto:Payables@ntmwd.com for one Job Mobilization for each Work Order submitted by the OWNER to the

CONTRACTOR. Job Mobilization price shall include all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to initiate the work defined within the Work Order within seven days from receipt.

2. Bid Item A2 – Sewer Inspection Emergency Job Mobilization: CONTRACTOR shall be compensated for one Emergency Job Mobilization for each emergency work order submitted by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR. Emergency Job Mobilization price shall include all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to begin the work defined within the emergency Work Order within twenty-four hours from receipt of work order.

3. Bid Item A3 – Locating Manhole with Signal Transmitting Device: Work shall include the labor, materials, and equipment necessary to locate manholes using Sonde signal transmitter and hand held receiver. Bid price shall be measured and paid per manhole located. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid a re-inspection of the pipelines split at the located manhole.

4. Bid Item A4 – MACP Level 2 Manhole Inspection: Provide a complete surface to invert

MACP Level 2 inspection of each manhole using the NASSCO Manhole Assessment and

Certification codes and procedures as stated in the Guidelines for Quality Control of

NASSCO’s PACP™, LACP™ and MACP™ Surveys and in accordance with Section 33 01

30 12. Code all defects seen and also code all applicable attribute information required by

MACP. Complete all Mandatory and Non-Mandatory MACP header fields. Collect snapshots of all defects and snapshots of the surface as described in MACP procedures.

Collect data using NASSCO MACP certified software capable of exporting data into the

MACP standard database format in a format suitable for import into the software designated by the OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data analysis.

5. Bid Item A5 – Pan and Tilt PACP CCTV Sewer Inspection utilizing the RedZone

Equipment or Approved Equivalent Equipment – 8-inch to 21-inch Diameter: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform a pre and/or post cleaning inspection of the sanitary sewer main, utilizing the NASSCO PACP standards as stated in the Guidelines for Quality Control of NASSCO’s PACP™, LACP™ and MACP™ Surveys and in accordance with Section 33 01 30 11. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and quality control review. Inspection data shall be utilized by OWNER and ENGINEER for a detailed condition assessment of the pipe, determination of cleaning quantities and/or as a verification of the effectiveness of the cleaning process. CONTRACTOR shall provide one database for CCTV inspection data using the PACP template.

6. Bid Item A6 – Multi-Sensor and PACP Sewer Inspection utilizing the RedZone Equipment or Approved Equivalent Equipment – 24-inch to 33-inch Diameter: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform a pre and/or post cleaning inspection of the sanitary sewer main, utilizing the OWNER directed MSI template and NASSCO

PACP standards as stated in the Guidelines for Quality Control of NASSCO’s PACP™, LACP™ and MACP™ Surveys and in accordance with Section 33 01 30 11.

CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and quality control review. Inspection data shall be utilized by OWNER and

ENGINEER for a detailed condition assessment of the pipe, determination of cleaning quantities and/or as a verification of the effectiveness of the cleaning process.

CONTRACTOR shall provide one database for Multi-sensor inspection data using the

Owner’s database template and one database using the PACP template.

7. Bid Item A7 – Multi-Sensor and PACP Sewer Inspection utilizing the RedZone Equipment or Approved Equivalent Equipment – 36-inch and Larger Diameter: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform a pre and/or post cleaning inspection of the sanitary sewer main, utilizing the OWNER directed MSI template and NASSCO

PACP standards as stated in the Guidelines for Quality Control of NASSCO’s PACP™, LACP™ and MACP™ Surveys and in accordance with Section 33 01 30 11.

CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and quality control review. Inspection data shall be utilized by OWNER and

ENGINEER for a detailed condition assessment of the pipe, determination of cleaning quantities and/or as a verification of the effectiveness of the cleaning process.

CONTRACTOR shall provide one database for Multi-sensor inspection data using the

Owner’s database template and one database using the PACP template.

8. Bid Item A8 – Post Processing of Multi-Sensor Inspection Data – 18-inch to 84-inch

Diameter: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to process

Multi-sensor inspection data as captured by the RedZone Equipment or approved equivalent. All post processing shall be performed by RedZone or approved equivalent.

CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data analysis.

9. Bid Item A9 – Pipeline Data Conversion for Import into Inspection Data Management

System for Review by ENGINEER: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to convert and export processed data from Multi-sensor inspection, CCTV inspection, siphon inspection, and post cleaning of siphon and gravity pipelines into a format suitable for import into the software designated by the OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data analysis.

10. Bid Item A10 – Manhole Data Conversion for Import into Inspection Data Management

System for Review by ENGINEER: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to convert and export processed data from manhole inspection into a format suitable for import into the software designated by the OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data

11. Bid Items A11-14 – Light Sewer Line Cleaning of Various Diameter Pipe: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform light sewer main cleaning, of the diameter specified in accordance with Section 33 01 30 41. The required section must be free of roots, grease, and all debris. Work shall include all dewatering, flow control, etc. necessary to regulate the flow within the pipe section in order to properly clean the pipe. Plugging shall not be allowed. Work phasing and cleaning methods will align with

NASSCO’s performance specification guideline Pipe Condition Assessment Using CCTV.

12. Bid Item A15 – Post Cleaning Sewer Line Sonar and CCTV Pipeline Inspection – Various

Diameters: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform a pre- and/or post-cleaning sonar and CCTV inspection of sewer pipes including siphons in accordance with Section 33 01 30 11. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data analysis. Sonar and CCTV data shall be utilized by OWNER for determination of cleaning quantities and as a verification of the effectiveness of the cleaning process.

13. Bid Item A16 – Pan and Tilt PACP CCTV Inspection – Various Diameters: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform a pan and tilt PACP HD

CCTV inspection of sewer pipes, as directed by OWNER, utilizing the NASSCO PACP standards as stated in the Guidelines for Quality Control of NASSCO’s PACP™, LACP™ and MACP™ Surveys and in accordance with Section 33 01 30 11. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data analysis. CONTRACTOR shall provide one database for CCTV inspection data using the

PACP template.

14. Bid Item A17 – Post Processing of Multi-Sensor Cleaning Inspection Data – Various

Diameters: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to process

Multi-sensor inspection data as captured by the RedZone Equipment or approved alternative equipment. All post processing shall be performed by RedZone or approved alternative. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data analysis.

15. Bid Item A18 – Post Cleaning Data Conversion for Import into Inspection Data

Management System for Review by ENGINEER: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to convert and export processed data from Multi-sensor inspection, CCTV inspection, siphon inspection, and post cleaning of siphon and gravity pipelines into a format suitable for import into the software designated by the OWNER.

CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data analysis.

16. Bid Item A19 – Solids Disposal from Cleaning Activity: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to dispose of all depository material and/or debris removed from the pipe section. Solids shall be disposed of at an approved disposal location. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid costs for transportation of debris to disposal site. CONTRACTOR shall pay disposal costs and provide OWNER with trip tickets or manifests for debris disposal.

B. BID ITEM B – SONAR ONLY INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF KNOWN SURCHARGED

LINES

1. Bid Item B1 – Sewer Inspection Job Mobilization: CONTRACTOR shall be compensated for one Job Mobilization for each Work Order submitted by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR. Job Mobilization price shall include all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to initiate the work defined within the Work Order within seven days from receipt.

2. Bid Items B2 – Heavy Cleaning of Beck Branch Gravity Sewer – 39-inch to 48-inch: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform heavy sewer main cleaning, of the diameter specified in accordance with Section 33 01 30 41. The required section must be free of roots, grease, and all debris. Work shall include all dewatering, flow control, etc. necessary to regulate the flow within the pipe section in order to properly clean the pipe. Plugging shall not be allowed. Work phasing and cleaning methods will align with NASSCO’s performance specification guideline Pipe Condition Assessment

Using CCTV.

3. Bid Items B3 – Heavy Cleaning of Rowlett Cottonwood Transfer Sewer Forest Grove

Siphon – 54-inch to 60-inch: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform heavy sewer main cleaning, of the diameter specified in accordance with Section 33 01 30 41. The required section must be free of roots, grease, and all debris. Work shall include all dewatering, flow control, etc. necessary to regulate the flow within the pipe section in order to properly clean the pipe. Plugging shall not be allowed.

Work phasing and cleaning methods will align with NASSCO’s performance specification guideline Pipe Condition Assessment Using CCTV.

4. Bid Items B4 – Heavy Cleaning of West Rowlett I Siphon – 42-inch to 48-inch: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform heavy sewer main cleaning, of the diameter specified in accordance with Section 33 01 30 41. The required section must be free of roots, grease, and all debris. Work shall include all dewatering, flow control, etc. necessary to regulate the flow within the pipe section in order to properly clean the pipe. Plugging shall not be allowed. Work phasing and cleaning methods will align with

NASSCO’s performance specification guideline Pipe Condition Assessment Using CCTV.

5. Bid Item B5 – Post Cleaning Sewer Line Sonar and CCTV Pipeline Inspection – Various

Diameters: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform a pre- and/or post-cleaning sonar and CCTV inspection of sewer pipes including siphons in accordance with Section 33 01 30 11. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data analysis. Sonar and CCTV data shall be utilized by OWNER for determination of cleaning quantities and as a verification of the effectiveness of the cleaning process.

6. Bid Item B6 – Post Processing of Multi-Sensor Cleaning Inspection Data – Various

Diameters: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to process

Multi-sensor inspection data as captured by the RedZone Equipment or approved equivalent. All post processing shall be performed by RedZone or an approved equivalent.

CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data analysis.

7. Bid Item B7 – Post Cleaning Data Conversion for Import into Inspection Data Management

System for Review by ENGINEER: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to convert and export processed data from Multi-sensor inspection, CCTV inspection, siphon inspection, and post cleaning of siphon and gravity pipelines into a format suitable for import into the software designated by the OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid all costs for data storage, data transmission, and data

8. Bid Item B8 – Solids Disposal from Cleaning Activity: Work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to dispose of all depository material and/or debris removed from the pipe section. Solids shall be disposed of at CONTRACTOR approved disposal location. CONTRACTOR shall include within his unit price bid costs for transportation of debris to disposal site. CONTRACTOR shall pay disposal costs and provide OWNER with trip tickets or manifests for debris disposal.

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Furnish equipment, manpower, products, and other items necessary to complete the Project with an acceptable standard of quality and within the Contract Time. Construct Project in accordance with current safety practices.

B. Manage Site to allow access to Site and control inspection operations.

C. Provide labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to construct temporary facilities to provide and maintain control over environmental conditions at the Site. Remove temporary facilities when no longer needed.

D. Utilize Internet-Based Inspection Management system for record keeping with Owner and/or Engineer as specified in Section 01 31 24.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Employ competent workmen, skilled in the occupation for which they are employed. Provide Work meeting quality requirements of the Contract Documents as determined by the Engineer.

B. Resubmit defective Work unless provisions have been made and approved by the Engineer and/or Owner.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide submittals in accordance with Section 01 33 00, SUBMITTALS:

1. Provide submittals required under Section 01 31 13, PROJECT COORDINATION

2. Provide submittals required under Section 01 32 16, INSPECTION PROGRESS

SCHEDULE.

3. Provide Engineer with the required inspection databases in the Owner’s required format..

1.04 STANDARDS

A. Perform Work to comply with local, State and Federal ordinances and regulations.

1.05 PERMITS

A. Place all Permit documents, once attained, into the Internet-Based Inspection Management system for permanent document retention.

B. Obtain and pay for permits and licenses for highway and railroad crossings and other permits.

C. Retain copies of permits and licenses at the Site and observe and comply with all regulations and conditions of the permit or license, including additional insurance requirements. Place all documents into SharePoint for permanent document retention.

D. Obtain and pay for all other necessary permits including any and all necessary highway, street and road permits for transporting heavy equipment necessary for completion of the Project.

E. Obtain and pay for other permits necessary to conduct any part of the Work.

F. Arrange for inspections and certification by agencies having jurisdiction over the Work.

G. Make arrangements with private utility companies and pay for fees associated with obtaining services, or for inspection fees.

1.06 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate access to the Project Site with the Owner.

1.07 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Assume sole responsibility for safety at the Site. Protect the safety and welfare of persons at the Site.

B. Provide safe access to move through the Site. Provide and maintain barricades, guard rails, covered walkways, and other protective devices to warn and protect from hazards at the Site.

C. Comply with latest provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Administrations and other regulatory agencies in performing Work.

D. Cooperate with accident investigations related to the Site. Provide two copies of all reports prepared concerning accidents, injury, or death on the Site to the Engineer as Record Data per Section 01 33 00, SUBMITTALS.

1.08 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE

A. Limit the use of Site for Work and storage to those areas designated on the Drawings or approved by the Owner and/or Engineer. Coordinate the use of the premises with the Owner.

B. Repair or correct any damage to existing facilities, including contamination, caused by the Contractor's personnel, visitors, materials, or equipment.

C. Do not permit alcoholic beverages or illegal substances on the Site. Do not allow persons under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances to enter or remain on the Site at any time. Persons on Site under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances will be permanently prohibited from returning to the Site. Criminal or civil penalties may also apply.

D. Park inspection equipment in designated areas only and provide spill control measures as discussed in paragraph 1.19 POLLUTION CONTROL.

E. Park employees' vehicles in designated areas only.

F. Obtain written permission of the Owner before entering privately-owned land outside of the Owner's property, rights-of-way, or easements.

G. Do not allow the use of loud radios, obnoxious, vulgar or abusive language, or sexual harassment in any form. These actions will cause immediate and permanent removal of the offender from the premises. Criminal or civil penalties may apply.

H. Require Workers to wear clothing that is inoffensive and meets safety requirements. Do not allow sleeveless shirts, shorts, exceedingly torn, ripped or soiled clothing to be worn on the project.

I. Do not allow firearms or weapons of any sort to be brought on to the Site under any conditions. No exception is to be made for persons with concealed handgun permits.

Remove any firearms or weapons and the person possessing these firearms or weapons permanently and immediately from the Site.

1.09 POINTS OF ACCESS TO THE SITE

A. Restrict entry into Site to points where the easements cross state and county roads and highways or other publicly owned roads and streets. Keep operations within the easement.

B. Use State, County, or City roadways for inspection traffic only with written approval of the appropriate representatives of each entity. State, County, or City roadways may not all be approved for all inspection traffic. Copies of the written approvals must be furnished to the Owner as Record Data before Work begins. No additional compensation will be paid because the Contractor is unable to gain access to the easement from public roadways.

C. Maintain access to the facilities at all times. Do not obstruct roads, pedestrian walks, or access to the various buildings, structures, stairways, or entrances. Provide safe temporary walks or other structures to allow access for normal operations during inspection.

D. Provide adequate and safe access for inspections. Leave ladders, bridges, scaffolding and protective equipment in place until inspections have been completed. Construct additional safe access if required for inspections.

E. Provide security at the inspection Site as necessary to protect against vandalism and loss by theft.

F. Maintain security of the Site and access leading to it.

1. Close gates and keep locked.

2. Obtain permission of any landowners whose property must be crossed in gaining access to the Site.

3. Install a…