Davis St. & Pittston Ave Stormwater CCTV

The City of Scranton in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, is seeking bids for a Stormwater CCTV inspection project targeting Davis Street and Pittston Avenue. The project involves performing comprehensive closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections on approximately 2,785 linear feet of storm sewer piping, ranging from 15" to 24" in diameter. Contractors must locate and mark buried manholes, clean the storm sewer infrastructure, and create a field-verified map in both AutoCAD and PDF formats, adhering to NASSCO's Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) standards. Key deliverables include high-quality color DVDs with clear audio, detailed inspection logs documenting each pipe segment's condition, alignment, and connectivity, and comprehensive mapping of the infrastructure. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years of experience and submit their proposals electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal by 10:00 am on December 4, 2025. All technical questions and clarification requests must be submitted via the portal's Q&A function, with a deadline of 11:59 pm prior to the bid submission date. The project has a planned duration of 45 calendar days for substantial completion and 55 calendar days for final completion, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays.

The procurement is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and includes provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises and strict anti-discrimination clauses. Bidders must provide several mandatory certifications and bonds, including a 5% Bid Bond, Performance Bond, and Payment Bond for 100% of the contract price. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, with the City of Scranton to be named as an additional insured. The contract requires compliance with federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act guidelines. Contractors must adhere to specific labor rate requirements and provide detailed hourly pricing for different worker skill levels. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves unit price contracting, with payment based on actual quantities performed. The bid will be opened in City Council Chambers, with a video of the opening available for public viewing on YouTube after the live event. Prospective bidders must register on the City's e-Procurement Portal to access documents, receive addenda notifications, and be eligible to submit a bid.