Sewer Line Chemical Root Control Services

Fulton County Government in Georgia has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25ITB1420569A-ST for Sewer Line Chemical Root Control Services, seeking a contractor to apply specialized chemical root control treatments to sanitary sewer lines. The project involves treating approximately 500,000 linear feet of sewer pipes ranging from 6 to 60 inches in diameter, with the objective of killing existing root growth and inhibiting future root intrusion without damaging underlying vegetation. Bidders must be licensed with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and provide a chemical root control product that is EPA-registered with specific active ingredients, to be applied using foam generation equipment. The bid was posted on July 22, 2025, with proposals due on August 26, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., and a mandatory pre-bid web conference scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Contractors must submit detailed unit pricing per linear foot, encompassing all labor, equipment, materials, safety measures, traffic control, and post-inspection services. The evaluation will likely focus on comprehensive pricing, technical capability, and compliance with specified chemical treatment requirements.

The contract will run from the date of execution in 2026 through December 31, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewal terms subject to Board of Commissioners approval. Contractors must provide pollution liability insurance and offer a two-year guarantee on their work, which includes retreating sections or providing full refunds if live roots are discovered within four months of treatment or if sewer blockages occur within two years. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned, the bid requires significant technical expertise and specialized equipment. The total project value is not explicitly stated, but the scope of treating 500,000 linear feet suggests a substantial contract value. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate significant technical capabilities, including specialized root control chemical application techniques, environmental compliance, and the ability to provide comprehensive documentation of treatment effectiveness.