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SANITARY SEWER JET VACUUM TRUCK SERVICES 2026

Invitation To Bid Municipal Utilities 06578

Project ID: 2026-ITB-078

Release Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 · Due Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:00am

Posted Friday, September 11, 2026 3:00pm

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2.1. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1.1. Summary

2.1.2. Equipment Requirements

The Township of Winslow, New Jersey, is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide on-call sanitary sewer jet-vacuum cleaning, vacuum excavation and debris removal, sewer line televising, lift station cleaning, and related sanitary sewer maintenance services for 8-inch through 12-inch sanitary sewer mains and associated facilities.

Services shall be performed on an as-needed basis at locations designated by the Township. Work may include emergency response, routine and preventive maintenance, periodic sewer cleaning, removal of accumulated debris and sediment, cleaning of manholes and lift stations, sewer line televising, and investigation of blockages, operational problems, or other conditions affecting the sanitary sewer system.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, water, personal protective equipment, safety equipment, transportation, disposal services, and other items necessary to properly perform the services specified herein, unless otherwise directed by the

Township.

The Township does not guarantee any minimum quantity of work, number of service calls, hours of work, or expenditure under this contract. Services shall be authorized by the Township on an as-needed basis.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain equipment suitable for the work required under this contract. At a minimum, the Contractor shall provide:

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2.1.3. Service Standards

A. A combination jet-vacuum truck with a minimum tank capacity of

3,000 gallons and a maximum tank capacity of 4,000 gallons.

B. A high-pressure sewer jetting system capable of operating at a minimum pressure of 2,000 PSI and providing sufficient water flow and pressure to effectively clean 8-inch through 12-inch sanitary sewer mains under normal operating conditions.

C. A vacuum system of sufficient capacity to remove and retain debris, sediment, sludge, grease, and other materials encountered during sewer cleaning operations.

D. CCTV inspection equipment capable of televising 8-inch through 12-inch sanitary sewer mains and providing a clear, usable digital recording of the inspection.

E. CCTV equipment shall be capable of documenting the location and nature of observed defects, blockages, structural deficiencies, service connections, infiltration, root intrusion, debris, sediment, and other conditions affecting the sewer system.

F. Sewer plugs, test plugs, bypass equipment, hoses, and related equipment necessary to isolate sections of sewer where required for cleaning or inspection shall be supplied by the Contractor unless otherwise directed by the Township.

G. All trucks, vehicles, tools, and equipment shall be maintained in safe and proper operating condition and shall be suitable for the work being performed.

H. All equipment shall comply with applicable federal, State of New

Jersey, and local laws, regulations, codes, and safety requirements.

I. Equipment used for sanitary sewer operations shall be operated and maintained in a manner that prevents cross-contamination between sanitary sewer and stormwater systems.

J. The Contractor shall provide emergency shut-offs, warning lights, protective guards, and other safety equipment required for the safe operation of the equipment.

K. The Contractor shall maintain all equipment in operational condition throughout the contract period and shall provide replacement equipment or other suitable means of continuing the work when equipment becomes unavailable due to breakdown or maintenance.

All work shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner and in accordance with applicable industry standards, including, where applicable:

A. National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) standards and applicable sewer condition assessment practices.

B. Applicable American Public Works Association (APWA) guidelines for sanitary sewer maintenance.

C. Applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

2.1.4. Sanitary Sewer Main Cleaning

2.1.5. Periodic and Preventive Maintenance

D. Applicable New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

(NJDEP) requirements.

E. Applicable federal, State, and local environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Where applicable, the most current version of the referenced standards shall be used.

The Contractor shall provide sanitary sewer main cleaning services for 8-inch through 12-inch sanitary sewer mains as directed by the Township.

Cleaning services may include:

A. Removal of accumulated sediment, sludge, grease, roots, debris, sand, gravel, and other materials.

B. Removal of blockages and obstructions using high-pressure water jetting and vacuum equipment.

C. Cleaning of sewer mains prior to CCTV inspection.

D. Cleaning of sewer mains following a blockage, backup, overflow, or other operational problem.

E. Periodic or preventive cleaning of designated sewer mains in accordance with a schedule established by the Township.

F. Additional cleaning passes or cleaning methods when necessary to achieve satisfactory results.

The Contractor shall exercise care to avoid damage to sewer pipes, manholes, service connections, pumps, structures, or other components of the sanitary sewer system.

The Contractor shall provide periodic and preventive sanitary sewer maintenance services as directed by the Township.

The Township may establish a recurring cleaning schedule for selected sewer mains, manholes, lift stations, or other sanitary sewer facilities based on operational history, known problem areas, system conditions, or other maintenance requirements.

Periodic services may include:

A. Scheduled cleaning of designated sewer mains.

B. Scheduled cleaning of manholes and related structures.

C. Scheduled cleaning of lift station wet wells.

D. Removal of accumulated sediment, grease, sludge, and other materials.

E. CCTV inspection following cleaning when requested by the Township.

F. Identification and reporting of conditions that may require additional maintenance, repair, or investigation.

2.1.6. Manhole and Sludge Removal Services

2.1.7. CCTV Sewer Inspection

2.1.8. Lift Station Cleaning

The Contractor shall coordinate periodic work with the Township and shall complete scheduled services within the time period established by the

Township.

The Contractor shall remove accumulated sludge, sediment, grease, debris, and other materials from sewer mains, manholes, wet wells, and other sanitary sewer facilities as directed by the Township.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary for the safe removal, transportation, and lawful disposal of collected materials.

The Contractor shall not discharge, deposit, or dispose of collected material at any location unless specifically authorized and permitted to receive such material.

The Contractor shall perform CCTV inspections of sanitary sewer mains as directed by the Township.

CCTV inspections shall:

A. Be performed using equipment suitable for the size and condition of the sewer being inspected.

B. Provide a clear and continuous view of the interior of the sewer.

C. Identify the sewer location and direction of travel at the beginning of each inspection.

D. Document significant defects, blockages, cracks, breaks, infiltration, root intrusion, grease, sediment, structural deficiencies, service connections, and other conditions observed during the inspection.

E. Identify the approximate location of observed conditions within the sewer.

F. Include a digital video recording of each completed inspection.

G. Include written or electronic inspection documentation identifying the location, date, direction of inspection, and significant observations.

H. Provide the Township with copies of all requested video recordings and inspection reports in a commonly accessible electronic format.

If a sewer cannot be completely televised because of a blockage, excessive debris, standing water, structural failure, or other obstruction, the

Contractor shall document the reason and notify the Township.

The Contractor shall clean lift stations and associated sanitary sewer facilities as directed by the Township.

Services may include cleaning and removal of accumulated material from:

2.1.9. Emergency Services

2.1.10. Routine Service Requests

A. Wet wells.

B. Pump areas.

C. Inlet and outlet areas.

D. Guide rails and related components.

E. Manholes and associated structures.

F. Other areas designated by the Township.

The Contractor shall furnish and properly install sewer plugs, where required, to facilitate cleaning or maintenance operations.

The Contractor shall exercise care to avoid damage to pumps, floats, electrical components, piping, valves, structures, and other lift station equipment.

The Contractor shall provide emergency sanitary sewer services on a 24-hour-per-day, seven-day-per-week basis, including weekends and holidays, throughout the contract period.

Emergency services may include, but are not limited to:

A. Sewer backups and overflows.

B. Blocked or obstructed sewer mains.

C. Emergency sewer main cleaning.

D. Emergency lift station cleaning.

E. Removal of debris or other obstructions.

F. CCTV inspection required to identify the cause of an emergency condition.

G. Other emergency sanitary sewer maintenance activities authorized by the Township.

The Contractor shall provide a qualified crew and appropriate equipment at the designated site within two (2) hours after notification by the Township for emergency service requests.

The Contractor shall provide the Township with current emergency contact information, including primary and alternate contact personnel and telephone numbers.

Routine and non-emergency services shall be scheduled in coordination with the Township.

The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel and equipment to complete authorized work within the schedule established by the Township.

The Township may request services by telephone, electronic communication, work order, or other designated method.

2.1.11. Waste Handling and Disposal

2.1.12. Water Supply

2.1.13. Confined Space and Safety Requirements

No work shall be performed unless authorized by the Township, except where emergency action is necessary to protect public health, safety, or the sanitary sewer system.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper handling, transportation, and disposal of all material removed during sewer cleaning, vacuuming, CCTV preparation, lift station cleaning, and related operations.

All collected material shall be transported and disposed of in accordance with applicable NJDEP requirements and all other applicable federal, State, and local requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain records of disposal activities and shall provide disposal receipts, manifests, weight tickets, or other documentation to the Township upon request.

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Township of any spill, accidental discharge, equipment failure, or other environmental incident occurring during the performance of the work and shall take all required measures to contain and properly address the incident.

The Contractor shall furnish all water necessary for the performance of sewer cleaning and jetting operations unless otherwise specifically directed by the Township.

Where Township water is authorized for use, the Contractor shall use appropriate backflow prevention equipment and shall comply with all applicable requirements governing the use of the Township's water supply.

The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all applicable OSHA requirements and other applicable regulations governing confined-space entry and sanitary sewer operations.

Where confined-space entry is required, the Contractor shall provide all personnel, training, supervision, monitoring equipment, retrieval equipment, personal protective equipment, ventilation equipment, and other equipment necessary to safely perform the work.

The Contractor shall not enter a confined space unless all applicable entry requirements have been satisfied.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, subcontractors, equipment, and operations while performing work under this contract.

2.1.14. Traffic Control and Site Protection

2.1.15. Cleanup and Restoration

2.1.16. Service Documentation and Reporting

The Contractor shall provide all necessary traffic control, warning devices, cones, barricades, signs, flaggers, and other measures required for the safe performance of work in or adjacent to roadways.

The Contractor shall protect existing pavement, curbing, sidewalks, landscaping, utilities, structures, and other property from damage resulting from its operations.

Any damage caused by the Contractor shall be promptly repaired or restored to the satisfaction of the Township at no additional cost to the

Township.

The Contractor shall maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition throughout the performance of the work.

Upon completion of each service call, the Contractor shall remove all debris, wastewater, materials, equipment, and other items generated by its operations.

Manholes, pavement, sidewalks, curbs, structures, and adjacent areas shall be left clean and free of debris and wastewater.

Any material discharged or spilled as a result of the Contractor's operations shall be promptly cleaned and properly disposed of by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall provide an electronic service report for each completed service call.

Reports shall include, as applicable:

A. Date and time the Contractor was notified.

B. Date and time the Contractor arrived on site.

C. Location of the work.

D. Type of service performed.

E. Sewer main size and approximate length cleaned or inspected.

F. Equipment used.

G. Description of blockages, debris, sediment, or other material removed.

H. Description of significant sewer conditions observed.

I. Quantity or estimated quantity of material removed, when reasonably available.

J. Disposal location and supporting documentation when requested.

K. CCTV inspection information and digital video files, when applicable.

L. Description of any unusual conditions, equipment problems, damage, spills, or other incidents.

2.1.17. Personnel and Training

2.1.18. Equipment Availability and Maintenance

2.1.19. Quality of Work

M. Recommendations for additional cleaning, repair, inspection, or maintenance, when applicable.

N. Photographs, when requested by the Township.

Service reports shall be submitted electronically to the Township within forty-eight (48) hours following completion of the service unless otherwise directed by the Township.

The Contractor shall provide personnel who are properly trained and qualified to operate all equipment used in the performance of the work.

Personnel shall be trained in applicable equipment operation, sewer cleaning procedures, CCTV inspection procedures, confined-space requirements, traffic control, environmental protection, and applicable safety procedures.

Documentation of employee training, certifications, licenses, or qualifications shall be provided to the Township upon request.

All equipment required to perform the services shall be available throughout the contract period.

The Contractor shall maintain a regular preventive maintenance program for all vehicles and equipment used under the contract.

Equipment shall be inspected and maintained prior to dispatch to a work location. Equipment that is unsafe, defective, or incapable of properly performing the required work shall not be used.

The Contractor shall have contingency procedures for equipment breakdowns and shall provide replacement equipment when necessary to meet the required service response times and scheduled work.

The Contractor shall perform all services in a manner that provides effective cleaning and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system.

If the Township determines that a service has not been satisfactorily completed, the Contractor shall, upon notification, return to the site and correct the deficiency within a reasonable period established by the

Township, at no additional cost to the Township.

The Contractor shall notify the Township promptly of conditions that cannot be corrected through the services authorized, including structural failures, severe blockages, collapsed pipe, inaccessible manholes, excessive infiltration, or other conditions requiring additional investigation or repair.

2.1.20. Contractor Experience

2.1.21. Conclusion

The Contractor shall demonstrate experience in sanitary sewer jet-vacuum cleaning, sewer main maintenance, CCTV inspection, lift station cleaning, and related sanitary sewer services.

The Contractor's proposal shall identify relevant experience and provide information concerning similar municipal or public agency projects performed by the Contractor.

The purpose of this specification is to establish the minimum technical requirements for on-call sanitary sewer jet-vacuum, CCTV inspection, lift station cleaning, periodic maintenance, emergency response, and related sanitary sewer services for the Township of Winslow.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, transportation, disposal, safety equipment, and other resources necessary to perform the authorized services in accordance with these specifications.

The Township reserves the right to determine the location, timing, frequency, and extent of services required based upon the operational needs and condition of the Township's sanitary sewer system.