CCTV Inspection and Cleaning of Sanitary Sewers

Frederick County Division of Water and Sewer Utilities is requesting proposals for CCTV inspection and cleaning services of sanitary sewers under IFB #26-912, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The scope covers approximately 425 miles of sanitary sewer ranging from 8 to 48 inches in diameter, with primary focus on 8 to 36 inch off-road easement sections. The contractor must furnish all equipment, materials, and supervision to perform internal camera surveys and cleaning operations in compliance with NASSCO standards. Estimated annual quantities include approximately 83,432 linear feet of CCTV inspection, 83,422 linear feet of normal cleaning, 1,000 linear feet of heavy cleaning, and ancillary services such as tap cutting, reverse setups, and equipment rental.

The contractor must meet minimum qualifications: at least five years of experience in CCTV inspection and cleaning of sanitary sewers with documented completion of at least one project involving 8 to 36 inch diameter lines at productivity of 100,000 linear feet per calendar year. The project manager or supervisor must hold current NASSCO PACP, MACP, and LACP certifications and have completed at least 100,000 linear feet of comparable work. All field personnel performing CCTV inspection and QA/QC must maintain current NASSCO certifications.

The initial contract term is one year commencing after agreement execution, with four optional renewal periods of one year each at the County's sole discretion. Payment terms are Net 30 days upon receipt of proper invoices. Prices shall remain firm for one year from the effective contract date; prior to renewal, contractors may request price adjustments up to 5 percent or in accordance with the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower, subject to County approval. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence; $2 million aggregate), Auto Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation meeting Maryland statutory requirements. Written questions are due July 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. No bid deposit or performance bond is required.