Cleaning of Manholes, Sewer Lines, and Drains

Cobb County is soliciting bids for an annual contract under Project No. 27-7014 for the cleaning of manholes, sewer lines, and drains. The selected vendor will provide labor, equipment, and materials to restore 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 wastewater pumping stations and various System Maintenance Division sites throughout the county. The contract has an initial term of two years from the date of award, with the county retaining the option for three one-year renewals. Qualified bidders must possess at least five years of experience in the inspection and repair of wastewater collection systems and must provide a valid Georgia Certified Septic Tank Pumping certificate from the Department of Public Health. Required equipment includes trailers and high-velocity jet trucks capable of 2000 psi to clean lines down to two inches. The vendor must provide 24/7 emergency service, responding to telephone calls within 30 minutes and arriving on-site within two hours. Bids are evaluated based on responsiveness and price, with award priority given to in-county, then in-state vendors in the event of a tie. Submissions must be made via the county's eProcurement Portal by 12:00 PM ET on October 22, 2026. Required documentation includes a notarized Contractor Affidavit and Agreement, and evidence of a valid occupation tax certificate. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability per occurrence and a $2,000,000 Umbrella Liability policy. Pricing must be provided as firm unit rates for technicians, helpers, and specialized equipment across regular, overtime, and weekend schedules.