Utilities Structure Cleaning Services

The City of Daytona Beach issued Invitation for Bid (ITB #2334) for emergency and non-emergency sediment and debris removal and disposal services on an as-needed basis for the City's Utilities Department. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor capable of cleaning various sizes of structures within both Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater systems using closed-loop equipment with hydraulically propelled and high-velocity water jet cleaning capabilities. Deliverables include debris removal and proper disposal from structures such as tanks, basins, ponds, lift stations, and manholes throughout the City, with pricing to include all equipment and labor costs organized by line items covering mobilization/demobilization (emergency and non-emergency), baseline service equipment and crew, and optional features such as jetting, confined space entry, heavy debris removal, and disposal services with unit pricing for sanitary sewer and stormwater debris disposal. Required qualifications include submission of three Florida-based references demonstrating prior experience cleaning large-diameter structures using closed-loop systems in surcharged conditions, compliance with E-Verify participation, and proof of workers' compensation insurance and commercial general liability insurance with the City named as additional insured at $1,000,000 per occurrence. The Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference was held on March 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, with the deadline for submitting questions set for March 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM, and bid submissions due April 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM through the OpenGov Procurement Platform exclusively. The successful bidder will receive an initial contract term of three years with City options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms upon written notice provided at least 60 days before current term expiration.

Bidders must submit bid security equal to 10% of their bid amount in the form of a bid bond or certified check, with firm pricing valid for 60 days following bid opening and performance security equal to 100% of the contract price required upon award. Local vendor preference applies to bidders meeting the definition of maintaining a permanent business location with full-time employees within Daytona Beach city limits for a minimum of six months prior to bid submission. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted organization types are identified in the solicitation materials provided. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documentation. All submissions must be made exclusively through the City's online procurement platform at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/codb, with a preliminary tabulation sheet to be made available within 24 hours of bid opening. Interested parties were directed to register and participate through the City's website at https://www.codb.us/841/Purchasing to remain informed of all solicitation announcements, addenda, and revisions.