Emergency Response for Storm Drain Cleaning - 2026 Hurricane Season

Background
The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) is issuing a Request for Price Quotation (RPQ) for emergency response services related to storm drain cleaning in preparation for the 2026 hurricane season. The contract aims to ensure that storm drainage systems are clear and functional during emergencies declared by the Mayor, Governor, or President.

The goal is to maintain public safety and infrastructure integrity during severe weather events.

Work Details
The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to remove and dispose of debris, vegetation, soil, rock, and any blockages within existing pipe culverts, box culverts, or inlet structures located in County-maintained rights-of-way. Specific tasks include:
1) Accessing pipes or box culverts may require temporary removal of fences, signs, guardrails, grates, or manhole covers;
2) Cleaning existing pipe or box culverts to restore hydraulic conveyance capacity;
3) Cleaning inlet structures by removing all debris;
4) Performing clearing operations without damaging surrounding areas;
5) Complying with environmental standards;
6) Reporting necessary repairs identified during cleaning;
7) Documenting work with GPS coordinates and photographs before and after cleaning. Nighttime work may be required as directed by the County.

Period of Performance
The anticipated start date for the contract is June 1, 2026, with a project completion timeline of 365 calendar days.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed countywide within Miami-Dade County.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must hold a valid Certificate of Competency from the County’s Construction Trades Qualifying Board as a General Engineering Contractor or as a Specialty Engineering Contractor. They must demonstrate experience with similar projects in public right-of-way settings. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. A performance bond is required post-award.