Bid No. 256008 Root Treatment of Sewer Lines

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Contracts & Procurement Division, has issued Bid No. 256008 for Root Treatment of Sewer Lines, targeting chemical root control for approximately 90,000 linear feet of sewer pipes ranging from 6 to 24 inches in diameter. The procurement is specifically for the Department of Public Works - Operations and requires a contractor to provide labor, equipment, and materials for comprehensive sewer line root treatment. Bidders must possess a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in chemical sewer root control, have treated over 500,000 linear feet of pipe, and completed at least 10 similar jobs. Contractors are required to have a valid Oregon Pesticide Business License and maintain pollution liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage. The bid is due on April 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. local time, with electronic submissions required through Equity Hub's Bid Locker. The contract term runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential for up to four one-year renewals, and the actual work is to be completed between September 1 and November 30.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The bid includes a detailed pricing schedule with unit prices for different pipe sizes and includes provisions for mobilization and traffic safety. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the City will provide access to manholes, pre-treatment line cleaning, and TV inspection reports. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of root treatment, including safety, environmental protection, and providing a two-year warranty against root regrowth and pipe blockages. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial contract value. The Services Agreement template indicates potential total compensation will be defined in supporting documents, with the City reserving the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice and maintaining significant contractual flexibility.