Bid No. 245041 Thermal Cured In Place Pipe

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Public Works Department and Administrative Services, Contracts and Procurement Division, is seeking a licensed and bonded contractor for Bid No. 245041 to perform thermal Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation of existing sewer and storm gravity pipes in Marion County. The project's comprehensive scope includes sanitary sewer bypass pumping, CIPP setup, manhole work, pipe lining for various pipe sizes, sampling and testing, and lateral reinstatement. Contractors must provide detailed pricing for time and material line items and fixed unit prices for CIPP lining work, which must comply with specific design parameters including pipe ovality, soil conditions, and safety factors. The bid requires technical submittals for review, compliance with pipe preparation and installation standards, and adherence to specific curing, sampling, and testing procedures. Bids are due on June 11, 2024, at 2:30 PM local time, with a public bid opening conducted via Zoom, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract is not set aside for any specific type of organization, but prevailing wage rates apply, and contractors must maintain an employee drug testing program. The contract term is one year with four potential one-year renewal options, allowing for price increases at renewal subject to justification and documentation. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the bid includes allowances for subcontractors, equipment, materials, and bonding. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may require removal and replacement of non-compliant CIPP liners. Contractors will be expected to be available for emergency calls and on an as-needed basis, with prices remaining firm throughout the initial contract term except for potential decreases. The successful bidder, currently anticipated to be SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC, will be responsible for executing the rehabilitation work according to the detailed specifications and design requirements outlined in the bid documents.