Columbia Ionwave #BID37-25-26-JAH

Annual Wet Well Cleaning and Maintenance Services for City of Columbia Wastewater Facilities

The City of Columbia is seeking bids for annual wet well cleaning and maintenance services at multiple wastewater treatment and lift station locations in Columbia, South Carolina. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia Department of Procurement and Contracts - Contact: Jeffrey Hubbard, Procurement Specialist II - Scope of Work: - Scheduled cleaning and maintenance of wet wells at the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant (DAF trains, primary influent channels, chlorine contact basins) and three lift stations (#065 Mill Creek, #335 Broad River, #295 North Columbia) - Cleaning frequencies range from once to twice per year, with specified depths for each location (e.g., 20', 29', 30', 36') - Removal and disposal of grease, grit, debris, rags, sludge, and other materials - Transportation and hauling of waste, by-pass pumping, traffic control, confined space entry, inspection, documentation, and final wash down - Additional as-needed services: miscellaneous confined space entry, emergency bypass pumping, dewatering box rental, and extra wet well cleaning - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have MACP (Manhole Assessment Certification Program) certification and at least five years of relevant experience - Strict adherence to OSHA and other safety standards - Encouragement of disadvantaged business enterprise participation - Use of the city's e-Procurement system for bid submission - Non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit available - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a service-focused procurement - All labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals must be provided by the contractor

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the annual maintenance cleaning of wet wells at various wastewater treatment facilities in Columbia, South Carolina. The scope includes cleaning multiple wet well locations with specified frequencies and depths, as well as additional services such as confined space entry and emergency bypass pumping. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held at the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bids must be submitted online by the specified deadline and will be publicly opened via Zoom.

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