Chemical Root Control

The City of Raleigh's Water Sewer Maintenance Division is seeking a third-party contractor to provide comprehensive chemical root control services for approximately 91 miles of sanitary sewer pipes across Raleigh and its Extra Territorial Jurisdictions, including Garner, Rolesville, Zebulon, Wake Forest, Knightdale, and Wendell. The primary objectives are to kill existing root growth and control future root regrowth without damaging surrounding vegetation, utilizing a foaming application method with an EPA and North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services-registered root control product. Potential contractors must demonstrate significant experience, specifically having completed a minimum of 500,000 linear feet of similar treatments, and possess the necessary certifications for this specialized service. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on May 5th, 2025, with proposals due on June 9th, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for May 12th, 2025. Evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess corporate background, financial stability, project understanding, team experience, approach, and proposed cost. The initial contract term is one year, with potential extensions up to four additional years, and the selected contractor must carry pollution liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $5 million.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, the RFP indicates a rigorous qualification process for potential contractors. The selected vendor will be required to provide a performance guarantee that covers re-treatment or refund if live roots are found within six months or if pipe blockages occur within two years of the initial treatment. Although the exact budget range is not specified in the available documents, the comprehensive nature of the project covering 91 miles of sewer pipes suggests a substantial contract value. The procurement is specifically targeting Wake County and Teachey Town jurisdictions, with a focus on maintaining and improving sewer infrastructure through advanced chemical root control techniques. The contract appears to be open to qualified private sector firms with demonstrable expertise in municipal infrastructure maintenance and specialized chemical treatment services.