ESBD_522190_1780434489407_02. Statement of Work.pdf

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATEMENT OF WORK

TxDOT 910-70-65998 Dated: May 2026

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PUMP STATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM CLEANING

PUBLICATION

This statement of work (SOW) is a product of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

This SOW may not be sold for profit or monetary gain. If this document is altered in any way, the header and any and all references to TxDOT must be removed. TxDOT does not assume nor accept any liability when this SOW is used in the procurement process by any other entity.

1. SCOPE:

This SOW is for services to provide removal of standing water and debris from rainwater vault/grit traps at three (3) stormwater pump stations located within the TxDOT Lubbock District.

2. LOCATION(S):

Are specified on the solicitation. TxDOT reserves the right to add or delete facilities serviced under the contract. TxDOT will provide 10 calendar day(s) written notice to the vendor for locations to be deleted or of any additional locations requiring service within the same area or region.

3. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS:

3.1. Contract – Any Purchase Order (PO) or Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) resulting from this solicitation as listed in the Order of Precedence in the resulting PO or

BPO

3.2. POC – Point-of-Contact

3.3. TCEQ- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

3.4. TxDOT – Texas Department of Transportation

3.5. TxDOT POC – TxDOT Point of Contact

4. APPLICABLE LAWS AND STANDARDS:

The vendor shall provide the specified service requirements in accordance with all federal, state, and local applicable laws, standards, and regulations necessary to perform the services.

5. HISTORY OR BACKGROUND:

Not Applicable

6. CURRENT ENVIRONMENT:

Not Applicable

7. VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS:

The vendor must:

7.1. Be a company or an individual engaged, or whose partners are engaged in the business of providing hydraulic cleaning, vacuum removal, and disposal of debris

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2- 5 from pump station wells for a minimum of 2 years within the past 4 years. Years of experience of an individual(s) or partner(s) with a minimum of 25% ownership of the company can be applied to the company’s years in business.

7.2. Be registered with TCEQ as a transporter for special waste.

8. VENDOR PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

8.1 The vendor must provide the following personnel with the listed qualifications:

ON-SITE SUPERVISOR: The on-site supervisor must be a permanent staff employee with at least two (2) years of experience, within the past three (3) years, in providing the services described in Paragraph 9, Statement of Work.

The supervisor shall be primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation of services in accordance with the contract requirements and will serve as the consistent, primary point of contact for TxDOT. The supervisor must be fluent in English and able to effectively receive, communicate, and understand both written and verbal instructions.

8.2. All personnel who will be driving to and from TxDOT work locations must:

8.2.1. Possess a valid driver CDL license acceptable in the state of Texas.

8.2.2. Have no Driving Under Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) incidents on driving record within the past three years.

8.2.3. Have no more than two moving violations on driving record within the past three years.

NOTE: TxDOT reserves the right to request proof of qualifications.

9. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

The vendor must:

9.1. Provide all required safety equipment and instruct personnel to observe all safety policies, rules, and requirements at all times.

9.2. Provide a primary POC.

9.3. Conduct driver license checks annually on vendor staff that drive to and from TxDOT work locations to verify compliance.

9.4. Provide an updated list of all vendor personnel or subcontractors at each job site and comply with all security measures required by TxDOT.

9.5. Make arrangements with the designated TxDOT representative prior to off-loading tools and equipment at the job site.

9.6. Only park in locations assigned by the designated TxDOT representative.

9.7. Ensure at least one vendor personnel is fluent in English with the ability to receive, give, and understand written and oral instructions.

9.8. Conduct background checks using statewide DPS, Texas, and out-of-state county equivalent verification of criminal and sex offender background checks on

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3- 5 all vendor’s permanent and temporary personnel scheduled to work on TxDOT projects prior to beginning service start-up. Upon award, supporting documentation confirming the completion of these comprehensive background checks may be subject to review upon request by TxDOT or the TxDOT designee, or both, prior to beginning the service. Failure to produce the requested documentation may be cause for cancellation of the contract.

Background checks must be within the last year of contract execution date and must be completed on any new employees throughout the life of the contract.

The background checks must include, but not be limited to, the following:

9.8.1. Social Security number verification.

9.8.2. Statewide criminal and sex offender records for all Texas counties and out-of-state county equivalents based on the current and previous addresses of the applicant for the past seven years.

9.9. Begin work within 10 calendar days after the issuance of written authorization from the authorized TxDOT representative.

9.10. Provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to fulfill the requirements of the specified services throughout the contract term. The cost of labor, materials, and equipment must be included in the service.

9.11. Perform service in accordance with Item 764 of the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges, latest edition.

10. MATERIALS OR PARTS PRICING:

Not Applicable

11. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT:

Not Applicable

12. VENDOR DELIVERABLES:

Not Applicable

13. PROJECT SCHEDULE:

Not Applicable

14. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS:

PERFORMANCE WARRANTY: Work performed under the contract must meet all applicable standards and codes. The vendor must guarantee all work included in the contract against any defects in workmanship and satisfactorily correct, at no cost to TxDOT, any such defect that may become apparent within a period of one year after completion of work. The warranty period shall commence upon date of acceptance by TxDOT.

15. VENDOR PERFORMANCE:

Vendor performance will be monitored on a regular basis by TxDOT.

15.1. An unsatisfactory performance determination includes, but is not limited to, failure to deliver any portion of work. Unsatisfactory performance may result in a

4- 5 negative vendor performance report, or cancellation of the contract or both, in addition to any other rights, liquidated damages and remedies provided by the contract or allowed by law.

15.2. An exceptional performance determination includes, but is not limited to:

15.2.1. Performance significantly exceeded expectations in quality, timeliness, customer service, and contract compliance.

15.2.2. Vendor commended for exceptional service provided.

16. CONTRACT REMEDIES:

Not Applicable

17. PERSONNEL CONTINUITY AND REPLACEMENT:

Not Applicable

18. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:

Not Applicable

19. BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN:

Not Applicable

20. TRAVEL:

Not Applicable

21. MOBILIZATION:

Not Applicable

22. TRIP CHARGE:

Not Applicable

23. ADDITIONAL INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS:

The vendor must Invoice in accordance with Paragraph 4.03 of the Terms and Conditions attached and include the location of service.

24. TxDOT RESPONSIBILITIES:

TxDOT will:

24.1. Provide a contract manager and POC.

24.2. Monitor vendor performance.

24.3. Provide Sanitary facilities.

24.4. Onsite dump location.

24.5. Traffic control.

25. TRANSITION OF TxDOT PROPERTY:

Not Applicable

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26. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:

Administration of the contract is a joint responsibility of the TxDOT contract manager and TxDOT purchasing staff. Purchasing staff will be responsible for administering the contractual business relationship with the vendor.

26.1. Any proposed changes to work to be performed, whether initiated by TxDOT or the vendor, must receive final written approval in the form of a Purchase Order Change Notice signed by the authorized TxDOT purchasing staff.

26.2. Upon issuance of contract, TxDOT will designate an individual to serve as the contract manager and POC between the agency and the vendor. The contract manager does not have any express or implied authority to vary the terms of the contract, amend the contract in any way, or waive strict performance of the terms or conditions of the contract. This individual’s contract management responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

26.2.1. Monitoring the vendor’s progress and performance and ensuring services conform to established specification requirements.

26.2.2. Managing the financial aspects of the contract including approval of payments.

26.2.3. Meeting with the vendor as needed to review progress, discuss problems, and consider necessary action.

26.2.4. Identifying a breach of contract by assessing the difference between contract performance and non-performance.

26.2.5. Other areas as identified by the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide version 4.0.

Item 764

Pump Stations and Drainage System Cleaning

1. DESCRIPTION

Perform hydraulic cleaning, vacuum removal and disposal of debris in drain inlets, pump station wells, basket and inlet pipes, downspouts, sumps, storm sewers, and slotted drains. Debris is defined as dirt and other material not part of the drainage system.

2. MATERIALS

Furnish materials unless otherwise shown on the plans. Furnish water that is free of industrial waste and other objectionable material.

3. EQUIPMENT

Provide a vacuum truck (self-contained, single-unit vehicle with a high-pressure water pump capable of pumping at least 60 gpm at 2,000 psi with at least 500 ft. of hose and a water storage tank with at least 1,300-gal. capacity) or as approved. Provide a debris storage bin of at least 14-cu. yd. capacity and an air conveying vacuum system capable of cleaning pump station wells up to 55 ft. deep through 8-in. diameter tubing for pump station well, basket and inlet pipe cleaning, or if required by the plans.

4. WORK METHODS

Remove and dispose of debris and wash water off the right of way in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Perform hydraulic cleaning and vacuum removal as follows:

4.1. Drain Inlet. Clean the drain inlet including the top. Drain inlet cleaning includes cleaning curb inlets, grate inlets, catch basins, or manholes.

4.2. Pump Station Well. Clean the pump well floor, excluding the basket and inlet pipes.

4.3. Basket and Inlet Pipe. Clean the basket and inlet pipes at the pump station well. Clean inlet pipes for a minimum distance of 10 ft. from inlet pipe entry into the well unless otherwise shown on the plans.

4.4. Downspout. Clean downspouts from the drain inlet on the bridge deck to the junction box, manhole, storm sewer trunk system, or outfall.

4.5. Sump. Clean the sump box.

4.6. Storm Sewer. Clean storm sewer pipe or box culvert, regardless of size or shape, for the distance required.

4.7. Slotted Drain. Clean the slotted drain, including the drainpipe below the slot. Clean the drainpipe from the downstream end of the slotted drain to the pipe outfall or to the next slotted drain in accordance with Section 764.4.6., “Storm Sewer.”

5. MEASUREMENT

This Item will be measured by the each or foot as follows:

5.1. Drain Inlet. By each drain inlet cleaned.

5.2. Pump Station Well. By each pump station well cleaned.

5.3. Basket and Inlet Pipe. By each basket and inlet pipe cleaned.

5.4. Downspout. By each downspout cleaned.

5.5. Sump. By each sump cleaned.

5.6. Storm Sewer. By the foot of storm sewer pipe or box culvert cleaned, as measured by the hose extended into the pipe or culvert.

5.7. Slotted Drain. By the foot of drain measured along the slot. Cleaning of the drainpipe from the downstream end of the slotted drain to the pipe outfall or to the next slotted drain will be measured by the foot of hose extended into the drainpipe.

6. PAYMENT

The work performed and materials furnished in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Drain Inlet Cleaning,” “Pump Station Well Cleaning,” “Basket and Inlet Pipe Cleaning,” “Downspout Cleaning,” “Sump Cleaning,” “Storm Sewer Cleaning” of the type and size specified, and “Slotted Drain Cleaning.” This price is full compensation for cleaning, removing and disposing of debris and wash water, equipment, labor, materials, tools, and incidentals.