2026 Sewer Cleaning & Televising Program

The City of West Des Moines is soliciting bids for the 2026 Sewer Cleaning & Televising Program (Project No. 0510‑008‑2026). The contract covers full‑service cleaning, televising, root removal, and associated work on approximately 14,972 linear feet of 6‑ to 42‑inch sanitary sewer, plus additional sections of smaller‑diameter pipe. Bidders must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and required performance/pay‑roll bonds (10 % bid security, 100 % performance bond). Work must commence within ten days of award and be completed by 30 April 2027, with liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion. The bid opening is electronic on 21 Oct 2026; award will be announced at the City Council meeting on 2 Nov 2026. A public hearing on plans and specifications is also scheduled for 2 Nov 2026. • Scope: Mechanical cleaning, CCTV inspection, root removal, tap cutting. • Estimated quantities: ~15 k ft cleaning, ~645 ft televising of small‑diameter pipe, ~700 ft root removal, plus miscellaneous tasks. • Bonds: 10 % bid security, 100 % performance/payment bond. • Schedule: Bid deadline 21 Oct 2026; work start ≤ 10 days after award; complete by 30 Apr 2027. • Payment: Monthly progress payments at 97 % of estimated contract value, final payment per Iowa statutes. • Mandatory documents: Completed Bidder Status Form, bid bond, insurance certificates.