Grease Grit Debris Removal and Cleaning Bid

The City of Big Rapids is seeking a qualified contractor to perform periodic and emergency cleaning, grease‑grit, and debris removal at its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The work requires a combo vactor/sewer‑jet truck, a support vehicle, >200 ft of flex hose, and the ability to haul waste to an approved sanitary landfill. The contract is a three‑year time‑and‑material agreement with up to two one‑year extensions, and includes strict response‑time requirements (12 hours for scheduled work, 2 hours for emergencies) and confined‑space safety provisions. • Perform scheduled cleaning of grease‑grit influent channels, grit chambers, clarifiers, aeration boxes, thickeners, and related plant structures. • Provide emergency response within 2 hours for any unplanned blockages or spills. • Supply and operate a combo vactor unit (incl. operator & laborer) at $320/hr, a support vehicle at $125/hr, and flex hose at $3.50/ft; include overtime rates and a 3 % annual price escalation. • Haul all removed waste to an approved sanitary landfill, submitting cost‑per‑mile and proof of disposal; maintain confined‑space entry program and certified attendant. • Submit sealed bid by Dec 1, 2025, include five municipal references, insurance certificates, and a 60‑day price validity period.