Drain Camera Government Bids & RFPs

The estimated total value for this project is between $1. 2 million and $1. 6 million, as stated in the engineer's estimate range.

The proposals are due by May 18, 2026, at 10:30 am. The notice to proceed may be provided to the contractor early, depending on the submittal of bonds, insurances, and the project schedule, with work not proceeding until these are approved.

The bid document states that the consultant will take payment at the price described in the agreement document, as payment in full for the performed scope of services.

The award shall be based on a best value evaluation, with criteria including fee/cost proposal (30%), responsiveness to RFP format, completeness, and references (5%), qualifications and experience (25%), work plan, QAQC process, project coordination, and project schedule (25%), and the consultant's key team members and distinguishing characteristics (15%).

Contractors shall possess an A general engineering contractor license, C-34 pipeline contractor license, and/or C-42 sanitation system contractor license. Personnel performing CCTV video work, defect coding, QAQC, and other related sewer assessment activities shall be National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) certified and be of current standing. NASSCO certification certificates for each contractor employee must be provided.

The notice mentions that delays in responses may be cause for termination of the contract.

Clarification requests must be directed via email and received no later than April 29, 2026, at 3 pm. The district will not respond to questions received after this time.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. However, the contract includes a twelve (12) month base period plus four (4) option periods, each twelve (12) months long. The phase 2 written submission due date will be a minimum of two (2) weeks from the date of the downselect notification.

The bid notice states that this procurement is based on a FFP, best value trade-off evaluation. Factor 2 (written proposal for management approach) is more important than Factor 3 (written proposal for technical capabilities), and Factor 3 is more important than Factor 1 (experience). Factors 1-3, when combined, are significantly more important than price (Factor 4). The government may award the contract to other than the lowest priced quoter or other than the quoter with the highest confidence rating.

The bid notice mentions that the contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities not otherwise provided by the government. All work shall be performed by qualified, licensed and insured, properly trained and/or certified personnel. For Factor 1 (Experience), each quoter must request to schedule a Phase 1 Microsoft Teams presentation to evaluate their experience. For Factor 3 (Technical and Resource Capabilities), the offeror shall have an office within each sector area of responsibility.

The bid notice states that a mandatory site visit is required for all interested 8(a) contractors. The site visits will initiate on the following dates and locations: March 31, 2026, at 8:00 AM for the kickoff meeting and TCA site visit at **** S. Memorial Pl, Tucson, AZ ****; March 31, 2026, at TBD for the NGL station site visit; April 1, 2026, at 8:30 AM for the Ajo station site visit; and April 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM for the DGL and NCO station site visits.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenges or disputes.