This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Suffolk, Virginia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Provide all labor, transportation, materials, equipment, permits and fees necessary to provide annual pumping, hauling, and repair services for septic tanks and grease traps located within City properties on an as needed basis for various City departments in accordance with all specifications, terms, and conditions herein 1. Tank Cover and Access Covers: The condition of the tank cover itself and the cover opening shall be inspected for soundness and safety. 2 Surrounding Area Safety: The surrounding areas shall be inspected for safety. 3. Tank Baffles: Inspect the condition of the tank baffles. When a septic tank is opened at a center cleanout port, the baffles are not easily visible except indirectly by mirror or camera held inside the tank. The baffles are to be inspected for evidence of corrosion, damage, total absence, or of sewage flowing over the baffle top. Contractor shall report any defects to the City of Suffolk contact listed herein. 4. Thickness of scum and sludge levels: Inspect septic tank maximum scum and sludge buildup prior to pump out, and measure the floating scum layer thickness and settled sludge layer thickness. Inspect for high sewage level which may mean a blocked tank outlet or a failed leach field. Inspect for low sewage level which may mean a tank leak. Other services may include field repair or replacement, septic repair or replacement; installation of new lines, and demolitions. The successful Contractor shall be capable of diagnosing any needed repairs. Vital repairs or hazards shall be reported immediately to the City. Once the problem has been reported to the City, the Contractor shall provide an estimate for repair. The Contractor MUST receive approval from the City prior to moving forward with any repair job. The City reserves the right to solicit bid pricing from other sources for repair jobs exceeding $5,000.00. All questions concerning bid must be in writing and received five (5) business days prior to the bid opening