2022 Gravity Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation RFB

Renewable Water Resources in South Carolina issued the 2022 Gravity Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation solicitation to procure comprehensive sewer infrastructure services. The scope of work includes the thorough cleaning of existing sewers to remove silt, sand, roots, grease, and tuberculation, followed by closed-circuit television inspections. For sewers designated for cured-in-place pipe lining, the contractor must perform dye or flush testing to identify active service laterals. Additional requirements include performing point repairs, installing CIPP lining, rehabilitating active service laterals and manholes, and conducting acceptance testing such as vacuum testing and post-rehabilitation inspections. The project also encompasses miscellaneous restoration work. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on a qualitative assessment of the bidder's financial status, equipment, work history, and overall reputation. Compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations is heavily emphasized, with specific reporting triggers for contracts and subcontracts exceeding certain monetary thresholds. Performance is monitored on-site in Greenville, South Carolina, with final acceptance determined by the Owner upon the recommendation of the Project Engineer. The contractor is required to provide performance and payment bonds and must adhere to ASTM, ANSI, and EPA standards. Pricing is structured via a schedule of unit prices covering items such as sewer cleaning, CIPP installation, manhole rehabilitation, excavation, and pipe bursting.