Cleaning of Catch Basin Sediment Filter Baskets

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed electronic bids for a term contract to clean approximately 850 catch basin sediment filter baskets located throughout the county, with the procurement designated as Invitation for Bids (IFB) Y22-1087. The contract requires monthly cleaning of filter baskets across multiple jurisdictional areas including various lakes and neighborhoods, with potential supplemental cleanings as needed. Contractors must clean baskets, document their condition, weigh debris, transport waste to a Class 1 landfill, and provide detailed reporting to the county. Key qualifications include demonstrating at least three years of experience in stormwater catch basin cleaning, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and complying with county traffic and safety regulations. The sealed electronic bids will be accepted through the OpenGov Procurement portal until 4:00 PM local time on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, with an initial one-year contract term and potential for four additional one-year renewals.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is structured as a requirements contract with no guaranteed minimum purchase amount, and pricing will be unit-based at $9.64 per basket, with additional hourly rates for inspections at $25.00 per hour. The county reserves the right to adjust pricing if actual quantities significantly exceed estimated amounts, with a maximum allowable price increase of 4% annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Contractors will be required to maintain specific insurance provisions and adhere to comprehensive reporting requirements. The contract encompasses catch basin locations across multiple jurisdictional areas including Anderson, Bass, Cane, Conway, Holden, Jessamine, and others, with a total of over 500 individual catch basin locations tracked through a master reporting system. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive mapping and reporting documents suggest a robust infrastructure maintenance project with potential for significant municipal investment.