Delaware New Castle Civic Plus #27A-069

New Castle County Solicits Sewer Line Chemical Root Control Maintenance Services

New Castle County, Delaware is seeking contractors for Sewer Line Chemical Root Control Maintenance Services across the county. - Government Buyer: - New Castle County Purchasing Division and Public Works, with contracting office at New Castle County Government Center, 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720 - Products/Services Requested: - Chemical root control maintenance for sanitary sewer mains of various diameters (≤8", >8"–10", >10"–12", >12"–15", >15"–18", >18"–24", >24"–42") - Estimated quantities: up to 300,000 linear feet for ≤8", and smaller quantities for larger diameters - Use of EPA-registered chemical root control agents such as Razorooter II or approved equivalents - Associated services: traffic control, environmental protection, clean-up, restoration, and documentation of site conditions - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least 5 years of experience and have treated over 750,000 linear feet of sewer lines in the last 24 months - Must employ certified pesticide applicators and be licensed with the Delaware Department of Agriculture - Strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for hazardous materials and pesticide application - Money-back guarantee on root control effectiveness (up to two years warranty) - Emphasis on safety, traffic flow maintenance, and environmental protection - Encouragement of MWBE participation and requirement for vendor diversity information - Strict delivery, quality, and cybersecurity provisions - OEMs and Vendors: - Razorooter II (EPA-registered root control agent) is specifically mentioned as an example; other equivalent products may be approved - Pricing: - Structured per linear foot by pipe diameter, with mobilization costs included - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of one year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), with up to three annual extension options - Contractors must begin work within 10 days of notice and complete each project within 60 days - Place of Performance: - All work to be performed throughout New Castle County, Delaware, with the contracting office at the New Castle County Government Center

Description

This solicitation is for maintenance services related to chemical root control for sewer lines throughout New Castle County, Delaware. The work includes removal of tree and shrubbery roots from sanitary sewer piping, traffic control, chemical application, environmental protection, clean-up, and restoration of property. Contractors must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, obtain necessary permits, and ensure safety and traffic flow during the work. Pricing is based on linear feet of sewer main treated, with specific rates for different pipe diameters.

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