2025 sewer line chemical root control

The City of Livonia, located in Wayne County, Michigan, is seeking proposals for a Sewer Line Chemical Root Control program covering the years 2025-2028, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement is for chemical treatment services to eliminate existing root growth and prevent future root intrusion within sanitary sewer lines, targeting pipes ranging from 6 to 21 inches in diameter, with an estimated 1,000 linear feet per pipe size. Potential contractors must possess a state pesticide applicator license, demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience, and have at least three certified pesticide applicators who have personally completed 500,000 linear feet of treatments. The bid submission is exclusively electronic through the MITN website, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on May 13, 2025, in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Evaluation criteria include comprehensive documentation of environmental hazard assessments, pollution liability insurance, and proven expertise in chemical root control treatments. Contractors must provide detailed reporting, including GIS mapping and documentation of each treatment section, and maintain a $5 million total loss pollution liability insurance policy with specific coverage provisions.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are mentioned in the bid documents, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors meeting the extensive experience and insurance requirements. The contract does not reference an incumbent vendor, and no existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified. Pricing will be determined on a per linear foot basis for different pipe sizes, with the city reserving the right to reject any or all bids. The initial contract term is one year, with potential price adjustments based on the consumer price index for up to four additional one-year extensions. Though a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the scope suggests a significant municipal investment in sewer line maintenance, with treatments covering approximately 4,000-5,000 linear feet across multiple pipe diameters. Interested contractors must carefully review the comprehensive bid package and demonstrate robust capabilities in chemical root control and environmental compliance.