Columbia Ionwave #BID035-25-26-WRO-SS6911

City of Columbia Solicits Bids for Sanitary Sewer Chemical Root Control Services

The City of Columbia is seeking bids for Sanitary Sewer Root Control services to chemically treat and prevent root intrusion in gravity sewer pipes ranging from 4 to 15 inches in diameter. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia, Procurement Department - Columbia Water - Wastewater Management Division - Office of Procurement and Contracts - Products/Services Requested: - Chemical root control treatment for sanitary sewer pipes (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 15 inches) - Quantities include: - 6-inch pipe: 2,600 linear feet - 8-inch pipe: 276,300 linear feet - 10-inch pipe: 24,700 linear feet - 12-inch pipe: 7,200 linear feet - 15-inch pipe: 6,100 linear feet - 4-inch pipe: 0 linear feet (included in scope, but no current quantity) - Lump sum and unit price options for chemical root control agent application - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must use in-pipe chemical root control methods that kill and prevent root growth without harming surrounding vegetation - Licensed commercial applicators with relevant experience are required - Compliance with EPA and SCDHEC Consent Decree requirements - Contractor must provide safety and traffic control plans, detailed work summaries, schedules, and reports - Annual contract with up to four one-year renewals possible - All labor, equipment, materials, and notifications to property owners/public facilities included - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are listed in the solicitation - No named vendors or manufacturers; open to qualified providers of chemical root control solutions

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bids issued by the City of Columbia for Sanitary Sewer Root Control services. The project involves chemical root control treatment of sanitary sewer pipes to prevent tree roots from infiltrating sewer mains. Bidders are required to submit their bids online by July 22, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held virtually via Zoom on July 8, 2026. The solicitation includes detailed bid documents and attachments outlining the scope of work and submission requirements.

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