25DPW259G Sewer Vactor Services

The Town of Needham Department of Public Works is seeking a contractor for Sewer Vactor Services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB #25DPW259G) covering Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The procurement requires a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive sewer maintenance services, including cleaning and emergency response for ten sewer pump stations, wet wells, sewer and drain manholes, catch basins, and excavation sites. Contractors must have OSHA-40 certification, confined space entry training, and an MWRA Septage Permit for sewer system disposal. Key deliverables include emergency response within 2 hours and scheduled work within 48 hours, with work performed between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. The bid requires unit pricing for vactor truck services, including hourly rates for truck operators, laborers, and solids/liquid grease disposal across a three-year contract period. Bids are due March 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with vendor questions accepted until March 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price for the entire three-year term.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The contract will run from execution through March 31, 2028, with no specified bid deposit or performance/payment bond requirements. Contractors must carry specified insurance coverage and name the Town of Needham as an additional insured party. While no specific budget range is detailed, the bid structure suggests a unit-price contract model where compensation will be based on actual services rendered using the proposed hourly rates. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of sewer maintenance services, indicating a potentially significant annual investment for the municipality. Interested vendors must demonstrate technical capabilities, appropriate certifications, and the ability to respond quickly to both scheduled and emergency sewer maintenance requirements.