2026-01: CIPP Stormwater Pipe Lining

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Jan 9, 2026
Due:	Feb 24, 2026
Agency:	City of Covington
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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CITY OF COVINGTON

Request for Proposal

CIPP Stormwater Pipe Lining

Contract

Bid No. 2026-01

January 9th, 2026

INTRODUCTION:

The City of Covington is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified contractors to provide Cured-in-Place

Pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation services for the City’s stormwater drainage system on an on-call basis. This

contract will be used to address both currently identified locations requiring stormwater pipe rehabilitation

as well as additional sites that may be discovered through ongoing inspections or emergent needs.

The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a one-time contract with a qualified contractor

who can perform CIPP lining, cleaning, CCTV inspections, and all associated rehabilitation activities on

an as-needed basis until all allocated funds have been expended. Work under this contract shall include

stormwater pipes of various sizes, materials, and conditions throughout the City.

The work includes, but is not limited to:

• Cleaning stormwater pipes using jet/vac equipment

• CCTV inspection and documentation

• CIPP lining of storm drain pipes of various sizes, materials, and conditions

• All preparation, installation, curing, testing, and restoration necessary for a complete and functional

system

This Request for Proposals (RFP) outlines the scope of work, submission requirements, evaluation criteria,

and general contract terms. Contractors are encouraged to review all documents thoroughly and submit a

complete, responsive proposal.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The selected contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, traffic control, and incidentals

necessary to perform the following services:

1. Cleaning & Pre-Inspection

• Clean designated stormwater pipes using jet/vac or equivalent equipment

• Remove debris, sediment, roots, and obstructions prior to lining

• Conduct pre-installation CCTV inspection and provide video and reports to the City for

review

2. CIPP Lining Installation

• Provide a Wall Thickness Design and Hydraulic Capacity Calculations by a Professional

Engineer registered in the State of Georgia

• Provide submittals for CIPP materials including liners to ensure structural integrity and

flow capacity

• Provide all materials, resin systems, and equipment necessary for CIPP installation

• Install erosion control measures as necessary at the City’s discretion

• Install, cure, and finish liners according to industry standards and manufacturer

specifications

• Provide all bypass pumping (if required)

• Connect laterals, mains, and inlets as necessary

3. Post-Installation Requirements

• Conduct post-lining CCTV inspection to verify installation quality

• Provide final video files, reports, and inspection summaries

• Restore disturbed areas (surface, landscape, pavement, etc.) to original or better condition

4. Point Repair and Structure Rehabilitation

• Excavate stormwater piping in disrepair or damaged state

• Replace stormwater piping of same size and with City approved material

• Repair structures based on condition and/or connection of stormwater piping

• Replace asphalt, concrete, curb and gutter, and other ancillaries for a complete repair

5. General Requirements

• Coordinate all work with the City’s Engineering Department

• Provide traffic control and public safety measures in accordance with MUTCD

• Perform site restoration as needed upon completion of work

• Maintain project documentation and submit daily activity logs upon request

• Provide Performance and Payment Bonds for the work performed

• Provide Professional and General Liability Insurance for the work performed

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RFP:

Each potential bidder should acknowledge receipt, and their intention to bid with an email no later than

5:00 p.m., January 30th, 2026 that it has received the RFP. Identify and provide full contact information

for the respondent’s primary point of contact for any future documents, notices, and addenda associated

with this RFP.

PRE-BID MEETING:

A pre-bid meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday January 27th, 2026, at the City of

Covington in their office located at 2194 Emory Street N.W. Covington, GA 30014. Representatives of

the City will be available to discuss the project. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is highly encouraged

but is not mandatory. The City will transmit to all Respondents such addenda as City considers necessary

in response to questions and discussion arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon

and will not be binding or legally effective.

COMMUNICATIONS:

The Owner Contact will act as the sole point of contact for this RFP and will administer the RFP process.

All communications should be submitted in writing via email, and specifically reference CIPP Stormwater

Pipe Lining Contract Bid No. 2026-01 in the subject line. This RFP is subject to revision after the date of

issuance via written Addenda. Any such addenda will be distributed directly to known Respondents via

email and posted on the City’s website. All questions and responses will be shared by Addenda in

accordance with the dates and times specified in the RFP.

Please direct all questions and Requests for Information (RFIs) to the City’s Contact as follows:

Mr. Michael Willis

Engineering Department Manager

City of Covington

2194 Emory Street

Covington, GA 30014

Phone: (770) 385-2000

Email: mwillis@cityofcovington.org

Please note that verbal communications with the City’s Contact or other individuals are not binding. With

the exception of the City’s Contact or specified delegates, no contact with City staff, City administration,

or any public official concerning the RFP during the procurement process is allowed. Violation of this

provision may result in disqualification of Respondent.

PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE:

The current procurement schedule is as follows:

Issue RFP

January 9th, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory) January 27th, 2026, 9:00am

Last date for RFI

February 6th, 2026, 5:00pm

Last date for Addendum

February 13th, 2026

Submit RFP

February 24th, 2026, 10:00am

All requests for information, addendum and other publication by the city will adhere to the procurement

schedule listed above unless otherwise revised by written addendum.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Submit One (1) hard Copy and One (1) digital copy on a USB thumb drive in .pdf format, and at the

appropriate date and time listed above to:

City of Covington

Attn: Scott Cromer

2026-01 CIPP Stormwater Pipe Lining

Purchasing Department

2194 Emory Street NW

Covington, GA 30014

Submittals may be made either in person at City of Covington City Hall, or by UPS or Fedex only, at the

address listed above. Each respondent assumes full responsibility for the timely delivery of its proposal

at the required location Any proposal received after the submittal deadline will be deemed non-

responsive and returned unopened. The delivered package containing the proposal documents must note

“Request for Proposal (RFP) for CIPP Stormwater Pipe Lining Contract Bid No. 2026-01” on the

envelope.

The submittal packet must include all of the following items:

1. Georgia Business License

2. Evidence of insurance certificate as outlined in this RFP

3. Non-collusion Affidavit (Appendix F)

4. Certification of Non-segregated Facilities (Appendix F)

5. Contractor’s Certification Statement (Appendix F)

6. Contractor Affidavit – E-Verify (Appendix F)

7. Bid Form (Appendix A)

The City reserves the right to deem any proposal lacking any part of the required documentation as non-

responsive, and to reject it without further consideration.

EVALUATION CRITERIA & SCORING

Proposals will be evaluated according to the criteria below. The City reserves the right to request

additional information, conduct interviews, or negotiate scope and pricing if deemed necessary.

1. Relevant Experience – 30 Points

Evaluation will consider:

• Demonstrated experience with CIPP lining and trenchless rehabilitation on stormwater system

projects

• Past performance on municipal or public works stormwater contracts

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

2026-01: CIPP Stormwater Pipe Lining

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