Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Inspection Services

The City of Durham, North Carolina Environmental and Street Services Department is requesting proposals for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) inspection services under RFP SD-2026-06, with proposals due July 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM and a virtual pre-submittal conference on June 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM. No set-aside or preference program applies; Equal Business Opportunity Program goals are 0% MUBE and 0% WUBE.

All contractors must hold NASSCO certification in both Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) and Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP), maintain ArcGIS Online subscriptions with editing capabilities, and use PACP and MACP-certified inspection software. The scope includes 2,900 basin inspections, 100 hours of mainline inspections, 20 hours of quick-response mainline inspections, 100 hours of cleaning for inspections, 20 hours of quick-response cleaning, 16 mobilization events for mainline inspections, and 4 quick-response mobilization events. Work encompasses location and verification of MS4 components, inspection for illicit discharges, and condition documentation throughout Durham. Contractors must furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and tools unless otherwise specified, and follow the Standard Operating Procedure detailed in Exhibit A. Water Access Equipment Reimbursement (Item 8) carries a fixed unit price of $150 per occurrence; all other line-item costs are contractor-proposed unit prices.

The initial contract term is one year, with potential annual renewals for a total of five years. The City anticipates a Notice to Proceed in October 2026 and service completion within one year. Contractors must carry performance and payment bonds equal to the contract amount and maintain Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Professional Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation insurance. Evaluation is weighted toward experience (150 points) and qualifications (60 points), followed by understanding of the project and miscellaneous requirements (70 points each) and contract cost (40 points). The evaluation committee will complete assessment by the week of August 3, 2026, with potential interviews the week of August 10 and City Council authorization anticipated in October.