This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for sewer pipe and manhole lining rehabilitation. The project involves construction, prelining, design, CCTV, and cleaning. Contractors are required to submit a daily working schedule at least two weeks in advance of construction start. Construction cannot begin until a public press release is issued and affected customers are notified. At least 48 hours of advance written notice must be provided to property owners directly impacted by construction activities. Daily progress updates via email are required. Contractors are responsible for coordinating laydown areas and waste disposal. Temporary equipment storage on city property may be requested. A preconstruction conference checklist must be completed upon arrival to the job site. Supplementary conditions amend or supplement the City Manual of Specifications. Specific details are provided regarding measurement and payment for various rehabilitation tasks, including bypass pumping, sewer flow control, traffic control, epoxy coating, heavy cleaning, grinding protruding laterals, manhole frame and cover replacement, and pipe patch short liner repairs. The cured-in-place liner requires a design safety factor and specific testing for acceptance. Epoxy manhole liners must meet material property requirements and be installed according to manufacturer recommendations. The bid number is **** virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The closing datetime for submissions is April 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Responses can be submitted online. The contact person is William Ruberry.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the completed project. However, it mentions that construction is not permitted between December 15 to March 15 due to winter restrictions, and contractors are expected to schedule work accordingly. The bid notice states, 5, 000. liner rehabilitation construction will not be permitted between december 15 to march 15.
The bid notice details specific measurement and payment procedures for various rehabilitation tasks, including bypass pumping, sewer flow control, traffic control, and different types of repairs. For example, heavy cleaning of existing sewer lines will be measured on a per hour basis. Payment: heavy cleaning of existing sewer lines will be paid for at the contract unit price per hour and shall include removing and disposing of roots, obstructions, settled deposits, grease, and any other foreign material that may be present in the existing sewers that will interfere with the installation and final product delivery of the curedinplace pipe liner, only where standard light cleaning is insufficient with up to three 3 passes using the jetter unit. However, general payment terms are not specified.
The bid notice implies qualification requirements through the mention of qualified applicators for epoxy liner installation: he epoxy liner installation shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions by a qualified applicator, approved and trained by the manufacturer.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM, which can be considered a form of site visit or information session. The bid notice states, prebid meeting: **** @10: 00 a. m.