2024 Citywide Sewer/Storm Drain Lining Project

The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department is seeking a contractor for the 2024 Citywide Sewer/Storm Drain Lining Project, a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation initiative targeting multiple pipeline segments throughout the city. The procurement involves Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining for sewer and storm drain pipelines, with specific requirements for rehabilitating approximately 2,714 linear feet of pipelines across various diameters (6-inch to 18-inch) and reconnecting 73 sewer laterals. The project's key objectives include extending underground utility infrastructure lifespan, preventing potential failures, and maintaining critical municipal infrastructure. Contractors must use Styrene-free resin and adhere to strict installation procedures, including maintaining specific curing temperatures and minimizing disruption to building occupants. The bid is scheduled to be opened on July 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, with a project completion timeline of 40 working days. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, compliance with specifications, local hiring commitments, and ability to meet precise rehabilitation standards.

The contract appears to have local hiring preferences, requiring contractors to make good faith efforts to employ qualified Santa Cruz County residents and utilize apprentices from approved apprenticeship programs. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the emphasis on local workforce integration suggests potential advantages for local or small businesses. Payment will be structured per linear foot for pipeline lining and per unit for lateral reconnections and manhole rehabilitation, with a 10% contingency included in the bid. The project involves comprehensive technical requirements, including mandatory cleaning, inspection, lateral reconnection, and post-construction video inspection protocols. Though specific budget ranges are not provided, the detailed specifications and scope suggest a substantial municipal infrastructure investment. Contractors will need to demonstrate significant technical expertise in underground pipeline rehabilitation, particularly in CIPP lining techniques, and comply with rigorous quality control standards that include material testing and potential rejection of non-compliant work.