Septic Tank Pumping Services

The contract solicits septic tank pumping services for Zone 7 Water Agency, covering multiple specified locations in Alameda County, California. The primary work includes monthly pumping of two tanks with a combined capacity of 4,500 gallons at Chain of Lakes 1 in Pleasanton, as well as as-needed pumping of a 500-gallon above-ground septic tank and a 1,500-gallon septic tank at 901 E. Vineyard Ave. in Livermore. Services must ensure thorough removal of solids and waste, leaving no more than three inches of residual liquid, and maintaining clean and debris-free sites. Emergency response is required within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays. The contract term is one year with potential options to extend, and award will be based on the best value trade-off considering cost, responsiveness to requirements, vendor experience, and quality of service. Contracting takes place under Zone 7 Water Agency’s terms, emphasizing FOB Destination delivery with title transfer upon acceptance. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating commercial general liability coverage of $2 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million, and workers’ compensation per California law. The contractor must comply with applicable safety, environmental, and licensing regulations. Invoicing is directed to the Agency’s accounts payable department, with payment terms set at net 30 days. Proposals must include documentation related to licenses, insurance, and local business preferences (such as SLEB status) and be submitted electronically by March 12, 2026. The solicitation explicitly rejects ancillary charges like transportation and packaging unless specified and reserves rights to reject non-conforming work. The contractor is required to operate independently with no assignment or subcontracting without prior approval. Overall, this contract represents a regulated, safety-conscious procurement for reliable septic system maintenance to ensure operational integrity at key Agency facilities.