Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey Program On-Call Contractors - Cure-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining

The City of Fort Myers, located in Lee County, Florida, is soliciting statements of qualifications from multiple licensed contractors for a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey Program focusing on Cure-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining services. The procurement seeks contractors to provide comprehensive pipe rehabilitation and maintenance services for the city's wastewater collection system, which encompasses approximately 260 miles of gravity sewers, 6,906 manholes, and over 200 lift stations. Required services include work supervision, sanitary sewer cleaning, CCTV inspection, and CIPP installation across various project locations. Contractors must demonstrate specific qualifications, including being licensed in Florida, having at least three consecutive years in business, and possessing extensive experience in sewer rehabilitation techniques. The solicitation (RSQ 25-094) was released on August 11, 2025, with questions due by August 28, 2025, and final submissions required by September 11, 2025. Evaluation criteria will encompass the contractor's project approach, firm experience, personnel qualifications, compliance with minority business enterprise policies, and local vendor preferences.

The procurement includes several set-aside and diversity provisions, with a strong emphasis on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation. The Florida Department of Transportation has established an overall 10.54% DBE goal for state and federal contracts, encouraging contractors to identify and utilize DBE subcontractors. Specific requirements include completing MBE Planned Utilization forms and potential goals for Minority Business Enterprise and Women's Business Enterprise participation at five percent each of the contract price. The contract will have a five-year term, with proposed City Council approval on October 20, 2025, and will utilize an electronic bidding system through OpenGov. While a specific contract value was not explicitly stated, the project is part of a comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey Program aimed at reducing infiltration and inflow, minimizing sewer overflow risks, and improving the gravity system's reliability. The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple contractors and will apply local preference scoring, with additional points awarded to businesses with local office locations in Fort Myers or Lee County.