Wastewater Gravity Cleaning and Closed Circuit Televising (CCTV) Services

Orange County, Florida has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. Y22-106 for Wastewater Gravity Cleaning and Closed Circuit Televising (CCTV) Services, targeting comprehensive maintenance and inspection of the county's sanitary sewer system. The procurement seeks a contractor with extensive experience, specifically requiring a minimum of 500,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer cleaning and CCTV inspection within the past decade. Bidders must provide specialized equipment including pan and tilt CCTV cameras, lateral cameras, digital video capture systems, and GPS coordinate collection tools. The contract will involve cleaning wastewater gravity mainlines and laterals, performing closed-circuit televising, and documenting sewer system conditions using NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) standards. Key submission details include sealed offers due by 4:00 pm EST on March 8, 2022, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference previously held on February 10, 2022. The contract will have an initial twelve-month term with potential for two additional twelve-month renewal periods, and contractors will be evaluated based on their technical capabilities, equipment, and compliance with specified requirements.

The procurement includes specific workforce diversity requirements, mandating 18% minority and 6% women employees, though the Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) subcontractor participation goal is set at 0% for this contract. Bidders must be registered with the E-Verify system and comply with employment verification requirements, with additional preferences provided for service-disabled veteran business enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including builders' risk, general liability, and workers' compensation coverage. The estimated total contract value is $3,699,463.00, with unit pricing established for various cleaning, CCTV inspection, and GPS coordinate collection services. The contract is structured as a unit price contract with delivery orders issued for specific projects, and the County is not obligated to purchase a minimum or maximum amount during the contract term. Contractors will be paid based on unit prices for tasks such as cleaning mains and laterals, CCTV inspections, and GPS coordinate collection, with the flexibility to address various wastewater infrastructure maintenance needs throughout Orange County.