Collection System Cleaning and Inspection Services

Tohopekaliga Water Authority (Toho) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-041) for Collection System Cleaning and Inspection Services in Polk County, Florida, seeking to augment its existing sewer maintenance capabilities. The procurement focuses on cleaning and/or inspecting approximately 150,000 linear feet of gravity sewer system, with roughly one-third designated as high traffic or high flow areas. Contractors must be prepared to perform services including sewer cleaning, CCTV inspection, or both, with capabilities spanning lines from 6" to over 24" in diameter and various cleaning intensity levels (light, medium, heavy, and mechanical). The solicitation requires comprehensive unit pricing for services such as mobilization, bypass pumping, manhole inspections, and service lateral inspections. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with electronic bid submissions due on October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM through the Bonfire platform. The initial contract term will run through October 31, 2027, with options for two additional one-year renewals, and Toho will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with Florida statutes, including E-Verify requirements and public records laws. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the contract will be funded through Toho's operational budget, with the total base bid determined by submitted unit prices. The bid documents indicate significant flexibility in scope, allowing Toho to adjust quantities and service requirements as needed. Contractors must also adhere to the detailed Materials and Manufacturers Approval List, which specifies precise technical standards for infrastructure components, including specific requirements for pipe materials, valves, manhole components, and rehabilitation coatings. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive unit pricing structure and the annual condition assessment scope of 150,000 linear feet suggest a potentially substantial contract value. Successful bidders must demonstrate technical capability to work with various infrastructure materials and meet Toho's stringent manufacturing and performance standards.