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The City of Rutland is soliciting bids from experienced contractors for sewer cleaning, inspection, and condition assessment of specific sewer mains. The contractor will be required to provide an evaluation report with recommendations for repairs, including spot repairs, slip lining, or replacement. Bids must be submitted by mail, hand delivery, or via the city's online bid submission portal no later than 4:00 p. m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Bids will be opened at 3:30 p. m. on Friday, April 17, 2026. Contractors bidding on bid item 2 (video inspection and condition assessment report) are required to also bid on bid item 1 (sewer cleaning) and must have experience with slip lining. The final deliverable includes a copy of the video inspection, a condition assessment report detailing deficiencies, and estimated costs for slip lining if applicable. Waste disposal can be coordinated with the Rutland City Wastewater Treatment Facility. The contractor is responsible for traffic control and worksite safety, adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA standards. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, employers' liability, commercial general liability, property insurance, and commercial auto liability. The unit prices and contractor experience will be used for award determination.
The bid submission deadline is 4:00 p. m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
The unit prices and contractor experience will both be used as the basis of comparison in determining award of this project.
The City of Rutland is soliciting bids from experienced contractors to clean, inspect, and provide an evaluation report regarding the integrity of specific sewer mains. Contractors bidding on bid item 2 shall have experience/knowledge of slip lining.
If the city observes repeated violations of safety standards, the city will consider this a breach of contract and may terminate the contract between the city and the contractor without liability. The contractor will be paid for work completed, and the contractor will be responsible for paying any fines incurred by the city because of actions of the contractor.
