Pumping and Tankering Services - Domestic Wastewater

The City of Clearwater is requesting sealed bids for pumping, hauling, transport, and disposal services for domestic wastewater, sand, grit, and foreign materials from sanitary sewer pump stations, wastewater reclamation facilities, and collection systems throughout the City's service area under ITB 46-26, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

The scope spans four service groups awarded separately or in combination: Group 1 (Pump Truck Services, 300 estimated annual hours), Group 2 (Tractor Trailer Tanker Services, 60 estimated annual hours), Group 3 (High Output Mobile Pump, 60 estimated annual hours), and Group 4 (Jet-Vac Services). Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience providing similar services to municipal wastewater systems and provide three current customer references. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation (statutory), and Pollution/Asbestos Legal Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate).

The initial contract term runs September 2026 through September 2027 with two possible one-year renewals at the City's option. Unit pricing is required for mobilization/demobilization (emergency and non-emergency), hourly service rates, disposal by the ton, and authorized standby time. Pricing shall be firm for the initial one-year term and include all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, fuel, transportation, permits, disposal fees, insurance, overhead, and profit. The City will not accept fuel surcharges; price increases during renewal periods are capped at the percentage change in the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida. Payment terms are NET 30 via Electronic Funds Transfer or Automated Clearing House. This is the City's first competitive solicitation for these services. Questions are due August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal.