Emergency/Non-Emergency Septic Tank pump out and Hauling Services

The City of Tallahassee Underground Utilities is seeking reputable, qualified Contractor(s) to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to the City of Tallahassee Underground Utilities Department, Wastewater Division relative to furnishing scheduled and emergency grease, sludge and sewage pump out and hauling services within the City of Tallahassee’s city limits. Bidder must be knowledgeable of septic tank systems and fully understand the mechanical workings of. The City contemplates multiple contracts for the same or similar services to two or more sources under this solicitation unless the City determines, after evaluation of bids that only one bidder is capable of providing the services at the level of quality required. No guarantee is expressed or implied as to the total quantity of commodities/services to be purchased. Estimated quantities will be used for bid comparisons only. Bidder is required to own or have immediate access to at least three (3) septic tank trucks of the following size:  2,000 to 4000-gallon septic tank pumps trucks that are watertight and properly equipped and fitted with seals and covers to prevent spillage or drainage.  Pump trucks must be equipped with vacuum pumps. Trash pumps are not acceptable. If bidder has trucks or tankers that will meet the total gallons requested (6,000) that alternate would be acceptable. Each bidder shall submit with their bid a listing of the vehicles intended for use and indicate whether they are company owned. If any of the trucks are not company owned, the source must also be listed. Vehicles must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the deposit of any waste material on the roadways. This includes, but not limited to, external surfaces, wheels and undercarriages. Runoff from cleaning vehicles shall be managed and disposed of in compliance with regulatory requirements.