2026 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising Project

The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority in Berks County, Pennsylvania is procuring services for a 2026 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising Project through a sealed bid process. The project scope includes light cleaning and closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection of approximately 13,056 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer main, televising of up to 20 laterals using a main line-launched lateral camera, and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining of approximately 776 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer main divided into two segments located along William Penn Boulevard. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of active engagement in pipe lining, pipe replacement, manhole rehabilitation, and televising work, supported by documentation of at least five similar projects completed within the past five years. Sealed bids were required to be submitted online through the PennBid Program by 10:00 AM on April 13, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for April 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract specifies 120 days for Substantial Completion and 150 days for Final Completion, with liquidated damages of $250 per day assessed for delays beyond the completion dates. Bid security equal to ten percent of the extended bid amount is required, and contractor insurance requirements include workers' compensation at statutory rates, commercial general liability of $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, excess liability of $2,000,000, and pollution liability coverage.

This procurement is subject to Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and the Public Works Employment Verification Act (Act 127 of 2012), with all contractors required to comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA standards and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection guidelines. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the contract documentation. The contract is based on unit prices and lump sum amounts as designated on the bid form, with quantities estimated but not guaranteed, and final payment determined by actual quantities measured by the Owner and Engineer. The project is funded through the Womelsdorf Sewer Authority, though no specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation. All materials, equipment, labor, bypass pumping, traffic control, and restoration of disturbed surfaces are to be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost beyond the bid price.