CCTV Cleaning & Inspection, Sewers & Drains

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid procurement (Bid No. 8327‑M5) for CCTV cleaning and visual inspection of approximately 86.9 miles of municipal sewers and surface drains (Phase VI). The work includes both standard and heavy cleaning of pipe diameters ranging from 8 in. to 54 in., disposal of generated debris at a city‑provided dump site, and delivery of inspection video files and reports. Bids were required to include a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds, and compliance with Massachusetts wage, insurance, and MWBE goals. The contract was awarded to Truax Corporation with a bid of $464,967.92. • Scope: Clean and CCTV‑inspect ~700 sewer/drain segments (surface sewers). • Procurement method: Sealed public bid under M.G.L. Chapter 30 §39M. • Key requirements: Bid security, bonding, MWBE participation, statutory payment schedules, 1‑year warranty. • Timeline: Invitation issued Dec 6 2024, pre‑bid conference Jan 8 2025, original bid opening Jan 15 2025 (changed to Jan 22 2025 via Addendum 4).