Copy_of_City_of_Tampa_Pipe_cleaning_bid_items_revised_FY26.xlsx

This is a bid item sheet for stormwater pipe cleaning services issued by the City of Tampa, Florida (Project Number 25-P-00307). The City seeks comprehensive stormwater infrastructure maintenance services including cleaning and inspection of pipes ranging from 18 inches to over 32 inches in diameter, inlets, manholes, baffle boxes, outfall structures, and related elements. The bid encompasses 16 line items with varying quantities: 75,000 linear feet of pipe cleaning for 18-inch and smaller pipes, 40,000 linear feet for 21- to 32-inch pipes, 2,000 linear feet for pipes over 32 inches, 2,000 standard inlet cleanings, 500 basket-type inlet cleanings, 1,000 manhole cleanings, 300 outfall structure cleanings, 100 baffle box cleanings, 300 linear feet of root cutting, 250 hours of dewatering services, 200 tons of debris disposal, 75,000 linear feet of pipe inspection, 2,000 inlet inspections, 1,000 manhole inspections, and 10 minimum work order charges. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid submissions due by September 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract term is one year with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods, and the City may unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods.

The bid sheet establishes a $50,000 contingency line item, with an estimated total contract value of $1,500,000 and a minimum work order charge of $750. The City offers a unique 5% bid discount for certified businesses, with discounts capped at $20,000 for Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) and $10,000 for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), targeting Black-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for delays in completing work orders. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and water, with specialized equipment including vacuum trucks, high-velocity jetters, and mechanical root cutters. Personnel must hold required OSHA training certifications, and bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including business licenses, equipment lists, personnel qualifications, and references. Debris disposal may be performed at the contractor's site or the City's designated facility, with associated cost implications reflected in the bid.