Sewer Cleaning Year 2 City of Mount Vernon -Outfalls 15, 30, 31, 43, 48, 53 and 34

The City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York, is seeking a contractor for a comprehensive sewer cleaning and investigation project through a unit price contract. The procurement involves cleaning and CCTV inspection of approximately 200,000 linear feet of sanitary and storm sewers across seven specific outfall areas (15, 30, 31, 43, 48, 53, and 34). Key project deliverables include light hydraulic cleaning of various pipe sizes, follow-up CCTV inspections, smoke testing, and dye testing as part of an illicit discharge detection and elimination program. The project is being completed to comply with a consent order and is designed to improve municipal water infrastructure. Bid submissions are due on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 12:00 pm local time, with a public bid opening scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 4:00 pm. The contract duration is one year, with an option to extend for an additional year. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including qualifications statements, proposed subcontractor lists, evidence of business authority, contractor's license, non-collusion affidavits, and worker's compensation documentation.

The procurement includes Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goals and is partially funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Water Quality Improvement Program Grant. The City of Mount Vernon is exempt from New York state sales and use taxes on materials and equipment incorporated into the work. Contractors will be subject to stipulated and special damages for failing to meet the project schedule, emphasizing the importance of timely project completion. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the unit price contract structure suggests flexibility in potential project costs. The project requires contractors to have specific technical capabilities in sewer cleaning, CCTV inspection, and infrastructure assessment. Expedited delivery of videos and CCTV reports is a key requirement, indicating the city's emphasis on quick turnaround and detailed documentation. Successful bidders must demonstrate expertise in municipal infrastructure maintenance and compliance with environmental regulations.