Opportunity
City of San Diego PlanetBids #10090443-26-A
San Diego Seeks Contractor for As-Needed Vacuum Pumping Services at Wastewater Facilities
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
10090443-26-A
NAICS
562998, 562219
The City of San Diego, Public Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking a contractor to provide as-needed vacuum pumping services for multiple wastewater treatment facilities over a five-year term. - Government Buyer: - City of San Diego, Public Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Division - Purchasing & Contracting Department - Scope of Work: - As-needed vacuum pumping and transport of liquids and solids (sewage, grit, sludge, storm water, chemical containments) - Services required at Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, South Bay Water Reclamation Plant, Metropolitan Biosolids Center, and North City Water Reclamation Plant - Provision of vacuum, vactor, and guzzler trucks with operators and technicians - Emergency response capabilities required - Products/Services Requested: - Vacuum pumping services for various tanks, sumps, channels, vaults, and containment areas - Utility water holding and supply via truck tankers - As-needed operator and technician support for vacuum operations - Estimated annual quantities specified for each service task (e.g., 12 primary sedimentation tanks, 117 scum system cleanings, 50 as-needed truck deployments) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with City wage and contract provisions - Submission of electronically signed bids (with paper option if needed) - Optional pre-bid conference and site inspection - Maximum contract value not to exceed $3 million without City Council approval - Prospective Vendors Mentioned: - AGC San Diego, All-American Septic Pumping & Services, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Diamond Environmental Services, Downstream Services, Flo-Systems, GSA Contract Services, HAWILAH ENGINEERING, NRC Environmental Services, O.C. Vacuum, Pacific Petroleum Ca Inc, Peltzer Plumbing, Perry Plumbing & Pipelining, Safety-Kleen Systems, Speedi Rooter Sewer & Drain, Waterwerx Inc. - NAICS Codes: 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), 56221 (Waste Treatment and Disposal) - NIGP Codes: 72000, 88500, 96895, 96896 (Water and wastewater treatment and pumping services)
Description
The City of San Diego, Public Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking a qualified contractor to provide as-needed vacuum pumping services. The contract term is five years, and bidders must submit electronic and paper bids by June 9, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026, with optional site inspections at the Point Loma Water Treatment Plant. The solicitation requires compliance with wage provisions and submission of required forms before providing services.