To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIPMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE SEWER LINE CLEANING AND ROOT REMOVAL SERVICES FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $948,895
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of this recommendation would award a three-year agreement to Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment, Inc. to provide line cleaning and root removal services for the City's 112 miles of sewer main lines. Contracting out this preventative maintenance service allows the City's sewer maintenance personnel to focus their efforts on more urgent activities. The total three-year cost of the Agreement will not exceed $948,895, including a 10% contingency. The average annual cost is $316,298.
BACKGROUND
The City's sewer system contains approximately 597,000 lineal feet of main lines. An important element in keeping the lines functioning properly and reducing the likelihood of blockages is periodically cleaning them with water-jetting and vacuum removal equipment. The Public Works Department typically contracts this service to allow City maintenance crews to focus on more urgent activities, such as maintaining sewer pump stations, keeping catch basins clear of debris, and responding to requests and complaints from residents. The City's one-year Agreement with Empire Pipe Cleaning expired on September 6, 2023. The Financial Services Department has solicited proposals for a new three-year Agreement. Responses to RFP #2324-001 were as follows:
Vendor Average Annual Cost
Empire Pipe Cleaning $316,298
Premier Pipe $351,177
Houston Harris $452,311
Pipe Tec $455,435
Downstream Services $743,825
Nor-Cal Pipeline Services $1,178,813
The Public Works Department has reviewed the proposals and determined that Empire Pipe Cleaning's proposal presents the best combination of qualifications, refere...
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