INTRODUCTION
The City of Compton (City) is inviting proposals from qualified firms with specific expertise
in video inspection of municipal sanitary sewer collection systems. The City of Compton's
sewer collection and delivery system is comprised of approximately 147.1 miles of piping,
ranging in size from 4" to 24". The piping is connected via 2,899, 4-ft. diameter manholes.
Compton's sewer flows entirely by gravity with a few siphon locations. The City would like
to complete cleaning all 147.1 miles of sewer within a three (3) year period.
The City has an ongoing contract with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD)
for the collection and treatment of its sewer. There are 101 connections to the LACSD. Most
of the existing system has been constructed in the 1940's and 50's. The sewer system provides
service to the City's population of approximately 95,000 commercial customers. The existing
sewer system is being operated and maintained by the City's Public Works Street
Maintenance Department.
The City's sewer collection system serves areas that are supplied by water service through the
City of Compton Water Department, Park Water, Golden State Water Company, City of
Long Beach Water, Sativa Water and California Water Service companies.
The selected firm will be required to provide the necessary sewer system cleaning and video
inspection services, document, log and provide comprehensive sewer system documentation
per National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) standards.
The objective of these cleaning and inspection services is to remove foreign materials from
the lines and restore the sewer to a minimum of 95% of the original carrying capacity.
Equipment shall be able to clean sewer mains that are located in the streets, street right-ofway's and off-road easements.
The services described herein are needed for a period of three (3) years with the option of two
(2), one (1) year contract extensions. The selected firm must be available 24-hours per day,
seven (7) days per week, and able to respond on-site within two (2) hours for emergency call
outs. SCOPE OF WORK
The selected firm must have demonstrated experience in Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
video inspection of municipal sanitary sewer collection systems and the provision of asneeded emergency spot CCTV video inspection services within a two (2) hour emergency call
our timeframe. All CCTV operators shall be NASSCO certified by passing the three-day
Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP). The methodology of evaluation,
data collection and reporting criteria used for the NASSCO certification shall be followed for
all CCTV inspections.
The scope of work will consist of both routine and emergency services, as needed.
Routine work may include:
Repairing sewer lines
Sewer stoppage/blockage
Replace storm drain
Installing new service laterals
Installing new sewer lines
Replace and install manholes, catch basins and other structures
Additional work necessary for completion such as, dewatering, bypass pumping and
other associated work
Restoring properties and landscaping damaged during the course of routine activities,
typically asphalt or concrete repair
Routine activities occur during the City business hours (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.), Monday
through Friday.
Emergency work examples include:
Repairing sewer and drainage lines or service breaks
Emergency services can occur 24/7, including weekends and holidays. City staff will expect
Contractors to appear on the project site within a two (2) hour period of being notified and
respond on time without providing a prior written quote for work to be performed. The
Contractor is expected to supply sufficient manpower and equipment to provide service in a
timely and professional manner.
PREVAILING WAGE AND SB 854 REQUIREMENTS
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a
proposal for a Public Works Project submitted on or after March 1, 2015, unless registered
with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code, Section 1725.5, unless one of the limited exceptions
for proposal purposes only listed in Labor Code, Section 177(a), applies.
No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for work on a Public Works
Project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor
Code, Section 1725.5. For additional information, refer to California Labor Code
Compliance; Labor code Sections 1720, 1813, 1860, 1861 and 3700. When preparing your Request for Proposal (RFP), please address all components listed below:
Section 1: Work Plan: A statement of your understanding of the work and detailed
description of your approach to implement all of the items listed under the
Scope of Work.
Section 2: Organizational Chart: A chart identifying the key personnel assigned to this
work, including the name of the project manager and person authorized to
execute the contract on behalf of the proposer, including the work load of the
project manager and key team members and their availability to complete the
tasks listed under the Scope of Work.
Section 3: Schedule and Deadlines: A comprehensive schedule for the completion of tasks
outlined in the Scope of Work, to reflect the time frame or period for each and
a total timeframe for completion.
Section 4: Firm Qualifications: Identify a minimum of four (4) projects completed for
municipal sanitary sewer collection systems within the past five (5) years.
Section 5: References: Provide a minimum of four (4) references for similar assignments
for other agencies.
Section 6: Proposer's Industrial Safety Record and approach to safety. Also, identify the
number of OSHA violations within the last five (5) years.
Section 7: Complete "Exhibit A", Price Sheet and "Exhibit B", Fee Proposal Sheet and
return with your proposal.
Section 8: Provide any additional information you believe will be helpful to assist in the
review of your proposal. Include any attachments, exhibits, or reports which
you feel will help us to gain a better understanding of your firm's ability to
provide this service to the City of Compton.
Your proposal must respond to and conform to the Sewer System Cleaning specification listed
in this document. Failure to comply with these or any other requirements listed in this notice
will invalidate your proposal.
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