PUR 26-033 Large Sewer Line Inspection Services

INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS
PUR 26-033
LARGE SEWER LINE INSPECTION SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE HOUR OF
2:00 PM PST, Thursday, July 9, 2026,
ELECTRONICALLY AT city.clerk@stocktonca.gov

Invitation For Sealed Bid
PUR 26-033
Large Sewer Line Inspection Services
IFB INFORMATION
Contact Rajvir Sahota
Email Address stocktonbids@stocktonca.gov
MANDATORY/ NON- There is no On-Site Meeting
MANDATORY On-
Site/TEAMS Meeting
Due Date for Questions June 16, 2026
and Clarifications 2:00 PM PST
Due Date for Response to June 26, 2026
Questions/Clarifications 5:00 PM PST
IFB Submittal city.clerk@stocktonca.gov or
Electronic Mail or on a Office of the City Clerk, City Hall
USB drive 501 W Weber Ave
Building 1, floor 1
Stockton, California 95203
IFB Submittal Due Date & Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time 2:00 PM PST.
Bid Security & Bonds Bid Security Bonds
Labor Compliance DIR Registration Contractor License
Anticipated Date for September 15, 2026
Council Approval
* Dates and times may be modified as deemed necessary by the City. Any schedule
changes will be communicated through the City's Bid Flash Platform. Respondents are
responsible for regularly monitoring Bid Flash for any adjustments and updates.
IMPORTANT!!!
The City is not responsible for misdelivered proposalbids, and the proposerbidder
is strictly liable for its chosen method of delivery. It is the proposerbidder's sole
responsibility to make sure that proposalbids arrive at the proper location. Any
proposalbid that does not actually arrive at the City Clerk's Office or email by the
Bid due date and time will be rejected as non-responsive, even if properly
addressed or delivered to another City Department.
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Invitation For Sealed Bid
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Large Sewer Line Inspection Services
Table of Contents
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................. 2
1.1 REQUEST FOR SEALED BID ........................................................................2
1.2 INVITATION TO SUBMIT A BID .....................................................................2
1.3 LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE ................................................................2
1.4 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT-PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS (NOT
APPLICABLE) ............................................................................................................2
1.5 CONSEQUENCE OF SUBMISSION OF BID...................................................3
1.6 EXAMINATION OF BID MATERIALS .............................................................3
1.7 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATION .............................................................. 3
1.8 DISQUALIFICATION ....................................................................................... 4
1.9 BID REJECTED .............................................................................................. 4
1.10 CONDITIONS TO BE ACCEPTED IF ANY WORK IS SUBCONTRACTED .... 4
1.11 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 5
1.12 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... 5
1.13 INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS ............................................................. 5
1.14 APPLICABLE LAW ......................................................................................... 6
1.15 METHOD OF PAYMENT ................................................................................. 6
1.16 NOTICE TO OUT-OF-STATE VENDOR .......................................................... 6
1.17 TERM .............................................................................................................. 6
1.18 COMPETITIVE PRICING ................................................................................. 7
1.19 FUNDING ........................................................................................................ 7
1.20 UNCONDITIONAL TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE .............................. 7
1.21 AUDITING OF CHARGES & SERVICES ........................................................ 7
1.22 BID SECURITY ............................................................................................... 7
1.23 CONTRACT BONDS ....................................................................................... 8
1.24 AWARD ........................................................................................................... 8
1.25 CHANGES ....................................................................................................... 8
1.26 OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES .......................................................... 8
1.27 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ................................................................................ 9
1.28 PRODUCT OWNERSHIP ................................................................................ 9
1.29 CONFIDENTIALITY ......................................................................................... 9
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Large Sewer Line Inspection Services
1.30 JOB WALK ..................................................................................................... 9
1.31 PREVAILING WAGES & CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (NOT APPLICABLE) .......................................... 9
1.32 CONTRACTOR'S SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY ............................................. 10
1.33 PROTEST POLICY........................................................................................ 10
2.0 BACKGROUND/GENERAL NATURE OF SPECIFICATION ............. 11
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 12
2.2 CITY RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................. 13
3.0 BIDDER'S CHECKLIST ..................................................................... 14
4.0 BID DOCUMENTS.............................................................................. 15
ATTACHMENT A - BIDDER CONTACT INFORMATION AND COVER PAGE ....... 15
ATTACHMENT B - COST TABLE FOR SERVICES ................................................. 16
ATTACHMENT C - BIDDER'S AGREEMENT ........................................................... 18
ATTACHMENT D - NON-COLLUSION ..................................................................... 19
ATTACHMENT E - CERTIFICATE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ................................ 21
ATTACHMENT F - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE - AB334 ................... 22
ATTACHMENT G - SUBCONTRACTOR LIST .......................................................... 23
EXHIBIT 1 - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 24
EXHIBIT 2- SAMPLE CONTRACTEXHIBIT 2 - SAMPLE CONTRACT ........ 2829
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NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids are invited by the City of Stockton, California, for
PUR 26-033 LARGE SEWER LINE INSPECTION SERVICES in strict accordance with the
specifications.
The City is seeking a qualified vendor to provide as-needed Large Line Camera Inspection
services for Wastewater and Stormwater pipelines.
The City of Stockton, hereinafter referred to as the "City". Bid specifications and forms can be
obtained from the City of Stockton's website at www.stocktonca.gov/mudbid. Bids must be
marked "PUR 26-033 LARGE SEWER LINE INSPECTION SERVICES" and emailed to
city.clerk@stocktonca.gov or delivered (mail or in person) on a USB flash drive to the Office of
the City Clerk, City Hall, 501 W Weber Ave, Building 1, Floor 1 Stockton, CA 95203, up to but
not later than 2:00 pm (PST) on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Each Bidder must be licensed in
accordance with applicable California State Law.
The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids received.
Information on Bid Process/Clarification/Technical Data
Rajvir Sahota, Procurement Division
(209) 937-8357
e-mail: stocktonbids@stocktonca.gov
DISCLAIMER: The City does not assume any liability or responsibility for errors/omissions in
any document transmitted electronically.
Dated: June 2, 2026
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC, CITY CLERK
CITY OF STOCKTON
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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 REQUEST FOR SEALED BID
The purpose of this sealed bid is to request bidders to present their qualifications and
capabilities to provide PUR 26-033 Large Sewer Line Inspection Services for the City
of Stockton.
1.2 INVITATION TO SUBMIT A BID
Bids shall be submitted no later than 2:00 pm (PST) on Thursday, July 9, by email,
mail, or in person on a USB drive to the office of:
CITY CLERK
CITY OF STOCKTON
501 W WEBER AVE
BUILDING 1, FLOOR 1
STOCKTON, CA 95203
city.clerk@stocktonca.gov
The bid should be identified in the Subject of " PUR 26-033 Large Sewer Line inspection
Services for the City of Stockton". Any bid received after the due date and time indicated
will not be accepted and will be deemed rejected and returned, unopened, to the bidder.
1.3 LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE
Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.090 reads as follows:
Preference shall be given to the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and
contractual services from local merchants, quality and price being equal.
Local merchants who have a physical business location within the boundaries of San
Joaquin County, and who have applied for and paid a business license tax and
registration fee pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08, License
Taxes, shall be granted two (2) percent bid preference.
Local merchants who have a physical business location within the boundaries of the
City of Stockton, and who have applied for and paid a business license tax and
registration fee pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.08, License
Taxes, shall be granted five (5) percent bid preference.
This section is intended to provide preference in the award of certain City contracts in
order to encourage businesses to move into and expand within the City. (prior code
3-106.1; Ord. 2014-03-18-1601 C.S. 1)
1.4 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT-PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS (NOT APPLICABLE)
Bidders must comply with City of Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) Section 3.68.095,
Ordinance No. 011-09 1, adopted September 1, 2009, effective October 1, 2009.
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1.5 CONSEQUENCE OF SUBMISSION OF BID
A. The City shall not be obligated to respond to any bid submitted nor be legally
bound in any manner by the submission of a bid.
B. Acceptance by the City of a bid obligates the bidder to enter into a contract with
the City.
C. A contract shall not be binding or valid against the City unless or until it is
executed by the City and the bidder.
D. Statistical information contained in these documents is for informational
purposes only. The City shall not be responsible for the accuracy of said data.
City reserves the right to increase or decrease the project scope.
1.6 EXAMINATION OF BID MATERIALS
The submission of a bid shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the bidder
that has investigated all aspects of the bid, that it is aware of the applicable facts
pertaining to the bid process and its procedures and requirements, and that it has read
and understands the bid. No request for modification of the provisions of the bid shall
be considered after its submission on the grounds that the bidder was not fully informed
as to any fact or condition. Statistical information that may be contained in the bid or
any addendum thereto is for informational purposes only. The City disclaims any
responsibility for this information, which may subsequently be determined to be
incomplete or inaccurate.
1.7 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATION
The City will not be responsible for, nor be bound by, any oral instructions,
interpretations, or explanations issued by the City or its representatives. Any request for
clarifications/questions/answers of a bid shall be made in writing/e-mail and delivered
to:
CITY OF STOCKTON
ATTN: RAJVIR SAHOTA
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
501 W WEBER AVE
BUILDING 1, FLOOR 1
STOCKTON, CA 95203
stocktonbids@stocktonca.gov
Such requests for clarification shall be delivered to the City by 2:00 pm (PST) on
Tuesday June 16, 2026. Any City response to a request for
clarifications/questions/answers will be posted on the City's website at
www.stocktonca.gov/mudbid by 5:00 pm (PST) on June 23, 2026, and will become
part of the bid addendum. The bidder should wait for responses to inquiries prior to
submitting a bid.
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1.8 DISQUALIFICATION
Any of the following may be considered cause to disqualify a bidder without further
consideration:
A. Evidence of collusion among bidders;
B. Any attempt to improperly influence any member of the evaluation panel;
C. Any attempt to communicate in any manner with a City of Stockton elected official
during the bid process will, and shall be, just cause for disqualification/rejection
of bidder's bid submittal and considered non-responsive.
D. A bidder's default in any operation of a contract which resulted in termination of
that contract; and/or
E. Existence of any lawsuit, unresolved contractual claim, or dispute between
bidder and the City.
F. No person, firm, or corporation shall be allowed to make or file or be interested
in more than one bid for the same supplies, services, or both; provided, however,
that subcontract bids to the principal bidders are excluded from the requirements
of this section: Section 3.68.120 of the Municipal Code.
1.9 BID REJECTED
A bid shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of these bid
instructions and specifications. Any alteration, omission, addition, variance, or limitation
of, from, or to a bid may be sufficient grounds for rejection of the bid. The City reserves
the right to waive any defects in a bid if the City chooses to do so. The City may not
accept a bid if:
A. Any of the bid forms are left blank or are materially altered;
B. Any document or item necessary for the proper evaluation of the bid is
incomplete, improperly executed, indefinite, ambiguous, or missing.
1.10 CONDITIONS TO BE ACCEPTED IF ANY WORK IS SUBCONTRACTED
A. The bidder assumes full responsibility, including insurance and bonding
requirements, for the quality and quantity of all work performed.
B. If bidder's supplier(s) and/or subcontractor's involvement requires the use of a
licensed, patented, or proprietary process, the vendor of the process is
responsible for assuring that the subcontractor, supplier, and/or operator have
been properly authorized to use the process or for providing another process
which is comparable to that which is required prior to submission of a bid.
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1.11 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Any professional certifications or licenses required will be the sole cost and
responsibility of the successful bidder.
Bidders must possess any applicable special licensing requirements to perform the
work specified in these documents.
A City of Stockton Business license is required for this project. Please contact
the City of Stockton Business License Division at (209) 937-8313.
1.12 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Bidder, at Bidder's sole cost and expense and for the full term of the resultant contract
or any extension thereof, shall obtain and maintain at least all of the insurance
requirements listed in attached Exhibit 1 (or Exhibit B of the sample contract).
All coverage shall be provided by a carrier authorized to transact business in California
and shall be primary in nature. All policies, endorsements, and certificates shall be
subject to approval by the City of Stockton's Risk Manager as to form and content.
These requirements are subject to an amendment or waiver, provided that such
approval is given in writing by the Risk Manager.
Maintenance of proper insurance coverage is a material element of this contract, and
failure to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated
as a material breach of contract.
The Bidder shall assert that these insurance requirements will be met as part of
their proposalbid response. Failure to comply with these insurance requirements
may result in a proposalbid being deemed unresponsive. Bidder shall satisfy
these insurance requirements concurrently with the signing of the contract, prior
to the commencement of work. It is strongly suggested that insurance
requirements be reviewed with Bidder's broker to ensure any additional costs are
included in the proposalbid pricing component.
Any questions pertaining to insurance requirements, please contact City of
Stockton Risk Services at (209) 937-5037.
1.13 INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall hold harmless, defend and
indemnify the City of Stockton and its officers, officials, employees and
volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, costs
(including without limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising
out of or in connection with Contractor's performance of work hereunder or its
failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the agreement, except
such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the City of Stockton. This obligation is independent of, and shall
not in any way be limited by, the minimum Insurance obligations contained in this
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agreement. These obligations shall survive the completion or termination of this
agreement.
1.14 APPLICABLE LAW
Applicable law shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be
proper in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Joaquin, Stockton
Branch, or, for actions brought in Federal Court, the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division.
Deliverables must conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Such
conformity includes compliance with federal sanctions, and Contractor certifies that it
has not and will not engage in prohibited transactions with sanctioned persons or
entities.
Assembly Bill 334 - Conflict of Interest
The selected consultant will not be prevented from participating in future projects to the
extent that no direct conflict of interest exists at the time. Consultants responsible for a
project's design may not participate in construction management/construction
inspection of the project. The determination of a conflict of interest, direct or incidental,
shall be at the sole discretion of the City of Stockton.
1.15 METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment will be made within thirty (30) days after invoices are received and accepted
by the City. Invoices are to be rendered monthly.
1.16 NOTICE TO OUT-OF-STATE VENDOR
The City of Stockton will pay all applicable sales/use tax directly to the State of California
for this purchase.
It is the policy of the City of Stockton to pay all applicable California sales/use tax directly
to the State Board of Equalization (BOE) pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation
Code 7051.3. The City of Stockton will self-accrue all sales/use tax on purchases made
from out-of-state vendors.
Sales and use tax on purchases made by the City of Stockton from all companies
located outside California and whose products are shipped from out of state will be
remitted to the BOE directly by the City under permit number SR KHE 28-051174 DP.
Please do not include sales/use tax on the invoice that you submit to the City of
Stockton.
Questions regarding the City of Stockton's payment of sales/use tax can be directed to
the City of Stockton's Procurement Division at (209) 937-8357.
1.17 TERM
The City plans to establish a five (5) year contract with no option to renew.
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