Sewer Rodding and Vactor Truck Services

Sacramento County is seeking multiple contractors for Sewer Rodding and Vactor Truck Services through Request for Bid Number 2022-RFB-0074, targeting facilities within Sacramento County and potentially San Francisco City. The procurement aims to establish two or more contracts for comprehensive sewer maintenance services, including emergency response, inspections, rodding, hydro-jet cleaning, sump vacuuming, vactor truck services, pump inspections, and confined space services. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, vehicles, and supplies, with a guaranteed 90-minute response time for emergency and non-scheduled work. Required qualifications include appropriate licensing (Class A, C34, C36, or C42), registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations, and capability to work in confined spaces and handle pipe sizes up to 15 inches. The bid was released on July 21, 2022, with a question submission deadline of August 4, 2022, and a response deadline of August 25, 2022, at 3:30 pm. Evaluation criteria will include suitability, quality, service, previous experience, life cycle cost, and ability to deliver. The targeted contract start date is December 1, 2022, pending Board of Supervisors approval, with an initial two-year term and potential for two additional two-year extensions.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Prevailing wage rates will apply, with the labor classification being Labor Group 1(B). Recent county expenditures for these services have averaged approximately $61,000 annually, and the contract is not intended to cover sewer system repairs exceeding $6,500 per project. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance and comply with the county's Environmental Purchasing Policy, which prioritizes recycled and environmentally preferable products. The Good Neighbor Policy will require specific community and neighborhood engagement practices. Vendors must submit electronic responses through ProcureNow and provide detailed rate structures for various service categories, including Vactor Truck Vacuum Pump Service, Hydro Excavation, Sewer Rodding, Pump and Lift Station Maintenance, Video Inspection, and Septic Pump-out Service. Pricing must include rates for normal business hours, additional and after-hours work, and potential percentage increases for subsequent contract terms.