Storm Sewer Culvert Inspection

The City of Owensboro, located in Daviess County, Kentucky, is soliciting qualified and experienced contractors to provide comprehensive stormwater culvert inspection services through a Request for Bid (RFB 4472) with a deadline of April 30, 2026. The procurement encompasses closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection of multiple storm sewer culvert systems, pipe cleaning and remediation services as necessary to facilitate inspections, and associated traffic control measures. The technical scope includes inspection of diverse infrastructure configurations documented across four separate culvert systems identified as JR Miller, Tamarack, and Scherm Road projects, featuring pipe diameters ranging from 12 inches to 60 inches in various materials including vinyl chloride pipe (VCP), reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), and corrugated metal pipe (CMP), as well as box culverts with dimensions up to 20 feet by 5.5 feet. Prospective bidders must demonstrate capability in CCTV inspection methodologies, pipeline cleaning operations, remediation procedures, and traffic control coordination to successfully complete the inspection work. The procurement documents reference the EJCDC C-700 Standard General Conditions of Construction Contracts, which establish comprehensive contractual frameworks including preliminary schedule submissions within 10 days of agreement effectiveness, progress schedule acceptance conferences at least 10 days before initial payment applications, and one-year correction periods following substantial completion.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted bidder categories, nor do they reference incumbent contractors or current service providers for these culvert systems. No award values or budget ranges are specified within the available procurement materials. Contractors responding to this solicitation must comply with standard bonding requirements, insurance provisions, and contractor liability coverage as established in the EJCDC General Conditions, including performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price. The contract terms permit the City of Owensboro to suspend work for up to 90 consecutive days without cause and to terminate for convenience upon seven days' notice, with contractor compensation limited to completed work and reasonable expenses. Change order fees are calculated at 15 percent for direct labor and materials costs and 5 percent for subcontractor payments unless parties mutually agree to alternative fixed fees. Interested contractors should submit questions or requests for clarification by the April 30, 2026 deadline to ensure timely bid preparation and submission.