Stormwater Pipe Cleaning Services (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa is seeking bids for Stormwater Pipe Cleaning Services (Project Number 25-P-00307), a comprehensive municipal infrastructure maintenance contract covering stormwater infrastructure cleaning and inspection throughout the city. The procurement solicits vendors to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and water for maintaining stormwater systems, including cleaning and inspecting pipes (ranging from 18 inches to over 32 inches in diameter), inlets, manholes, baffle boxes, and outfall structures. Contractors must possess specialized equipment such as vacuum trucks, high-velocity jetters, and mechanical root cutters, with personnel holding required OSHA training certifications. The bid requires comprehensive documentation including business licenses, equipment lists, personnel qualifications, and references. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid submissions due by September 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Evaluation will include a unique 5% bid discount for certified businesses, with contractors measured on their ability to perform detailed infrastructure maintenance services.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations and preferences for Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), with a targeted focus on Black-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms. The bid discount will not exceed $20,000 for U-WMBEs and $10,000 for SLBEs. Certified minority-owned businesses like MBattle Construction LLC and WHATCHU NEED LLC are included in the contract's certified vendor list. The contract term is one year with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods, and the City may unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods. The estimated contract value is $1,500,000, with a minimum work order charge of $750 and a $50,000 contingency work budget. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for delays in completing work orders, and contractors must comply with environmental regulations and disposal requirements at the City's designated facilities.