On-call culvert cleaning and inspection

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut is soliciting sealed bids for an On-Call Culvert Cleaning and Inspection project (Bid No. 23/24-7), seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive drainage system maintenance services. The project encompasses cleaning, removing, and disposing of debris from existing drainage infrastructure, including culverts, manholes, catch basins, and drop inlets, with accompanying televising and digital recording of storm drain systems. Bids are due by 2:00 pm on August 29, 2023, via the town's eProcurement Portal, with the initial contract term running from the award date through September 30, 2025, and an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The bid includes unit pricing for routine and emergency cleaning and video inspection services, with estimated quantities of 20 full-day routine inspections, 10 routine extra hours, 5 full-day emergency inspections, and 5 emergency extra hours. Contractors must submit various administrative documents, including bid bonds, living wage certification, and qualification documentation, with price adjustments calculated annually using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, with detailed requirements for contractor solicitation and selection of DBE subcontractors. The town has established non-discrimination and affirmative action provisions mandating equal employment opportunities and treatment across various protected categories, including race, color, age, gender, and veteran status. Contractors must make good faith efforts to employ minority business enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers, with at least 51% ownership by actively managing persons from minority groups. The project is subject to multiple regulatory frameworks, including federal requirements such as FHWA and CDBG regulations, which impose additional compliance standards for prevailing wages, workplace safety, and labor standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project includes a fixed estimate of $2,500 for uniformed police officers, and contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their workforce, pricing, and compliance with various municipal and federal contracting requirements.