WMARSS Phase II CCTV 30” to 45” Cottonwood Creek Interceptor

The City of Waco, Texas Water Utility Services Department is seeking qualified contractors for RFB 2024-093, a comprehensive sanitary sewer infrastructure inspection project in McLennan County. The procurement involves HDTV, LiDAR, and Sonar inspection services for approximately 8,100 linear feet of 30-inch to 45-inch pipeline segments between Manhole #1142001 and Manhole #1132001. Specific inspection requirements include Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) compliant HDTV inspection, 360-degree Sonar scanning, and LiDAR modeling with predictive failure analysis. Contractors must provide three hard copies of detailed inspection reports and digital data stored on a 1TB external hard drive within 30 days of project completion. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 8, 2025, questions due by January 10, 2025, and bid opening on January 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM CT, with an anticipated project completion timeline of 70 working days from Notice to Proceed. The inspection must cover eight manhole segments with varying pipe materials, including Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) and Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP), with the largest segments being MH #1133015 (42-inch RCP, 3,015 linear feet) and MH #1133008 (45-inch RCP, 1,584 linear feet).

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders observed at the pre-bid meeting included representatives from Taplin Holdings and Pro-Pipe, suggesting open competition for the contract. The estimated contract value is $73,000, with bidders required to submit pricing on a per linear foot basis for combined LiDAR, Sonar, and HDTV inspection services. Contractors must adhere to strict access control protocols, including maintaining closed gates for livestock containment and following specific property entry guidelines. Bids can be submitted electronically through the city's Bonfire portal or via physical submission to the Purchasing Services Office. The project requires use of the RedZone MSI (Multi-Sensor Inspection) platform, which must integrate laser/sonar technology with CCTV and NASSCO scoring in a 3D format. Bidders must also comply with prevailing wage requirements as detailed in the original bid package.