RFB - as-needed closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection and cleaning of drainage facilities

The County of San Diego, Department of Public Works, has issued Request for Bid (RFB 12987) for as-needed Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection and cleaning services for drainage facilities located in unincorporated areas of San Diego County. The County maintains approximately 57 miles of storm drain infrastructure and 2,100 individual storm drain inlets that require regular maintenance and inspection. The primary deliverables include CCTV inspection services for an estimated 150,000 linear feet annually and cleaning services for approximately 10,000 linear feet annually, with all pricing submitted on a per linear foot basis. Successful contractors must maintain current General Engineering Contractor Class A licensure from the California Contractors State License Board, register with the California Department of Industrial Relations, and provide a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price for individual task orders exceeding $25,000, with a maximum task order limit of $35,000. Bidders must include all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control, and incidental costs within their fixed unit pricing, which shall remain unchanged throughout the contract term. The contract term consists of an initial one-year base period beginning February 28, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions through February 28, 2031, plus potential additional incremental extensions of up to six months. Questions must be submitted by February 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with bids due March 2, 2026, by 11:00 a.m., followed by a virtual public bid opening. Award will be based on the total bid price.

Since the County intends to expend federal funds for this contract, a Small-Local Business preference will not be applied per 2 CFR 200.319(c); however, offerors are encouraged to complete the Small-Local Business Self-Certification form. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. Prevailing wage requirements apply to this public works project, and contractors must comply with monitoring by the California Department of Industrial Relations under Labor Code Section 1771.4(a)(1). The procurement documentation does not specify an estimated award value or budget range; pricing will be determined based on the lowest responsive bid meeting all specified requirements. All offerors are required to respond to all bid items to be considered for award, and there are no restrictions limiting participation to specific organization types based on disadvantaged enterprise designations.