Cleaning of Manholes, Sewer Lines, and Drains

Cobb County is soliciting bids for an annual contract, solicitation number 26-7009, to provide cleaning and repair services for manholes, sewer lines, and drains. The scope of work includes removing debris and restoring wastewater collection systems to normal operating conditions at multiple locations, including the Northwest Cobb, Noonday Creek, R. L. Sutton, and South Cobb Water Reclamation Facilities, as well as fifty lift station locations and various sites for the System Maintenance Division. The selected vendor must provide 24-hour emergency service 365 days a year, responding to telephone calls within 30 minutes and arriving on-site within two hours. Required equipment includes trailers and the capability to clean down to two-inch lines using high-velocity jet trucks at 2000 psi. The contract term is for two years from the date of award, with the county holding three optional one-year renewals. Bids must be submitted via the eProcurement Portal by 12:00 PM ET on September 24, 2026. Award decisions are made at the county's sole discretion based on price, responsiveness, and payment discounts, with tie-breaking priority given to in-county, then in-state vendors. Vendors must provide itemized pricing for technicians, helpers, jetting, and pump truck services, and must maintain a valid Georgia business certificate and compliance with E-Verify and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Insurance requirements include a minimum AM Best rating of A- and Class VII or greater.