City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
A REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) FOR YEAR 2 - SEWER
SYSTEM CLEANING AND INVESTIGATION
(OUTFALL 15, 30, 31, 43, 48, 53, AND 34 DRAINAGE AREAS)
Whereas, in a letter dated March 17, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works requested legislation authorizing the issuance of a Request for Bids (RFB) for Year 2 - Sewer System Cleaning and Investigation, covering Outfall 15, 30, 31, 43, 48, 53, and 34 Drainage Areas; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to maintaining and improving its sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure to ensure public health, safety, and environmental compliance; and
Whereas, the City is currently under a Consent Order requiring the systematic cleaning, inspection, and remediation of its sewer system; and
Whereas, this project represents Year 2 of a 5-year program designed to clean and inspect all City sewers, following established protocols for sewer maintenance and illicit discharge detection and elimination; and
Whereas, the scope of work for this project includes cleaning and CCTV inspection of approximately 200,000 linear feet of sanitary and storm sewers, as well as follow-up CCTV inspections, smoke testing, and dye testing as part of an illicit discharge detection and elimination program; and
Whereas, this project will be fully funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Water Quality Improvement Program Grant and a New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Grant; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to issue a Request for Bids (RFB) to procure qualified contractors to complete this essential infrastructure project; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Issue a Request for Bids. The City Council authorizes issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for Year 2 - Sewer System Cleaning and Investigation, covering Outfall 15, 30, 31, 43, 48, 53, and 34 Drainage Areas.
Section 2. Project Scope. The scope of work shall include, but is not limited to:
1. Cleaning and CCTV inspection of approximately 200,000 linear feet of sanitary and storm sewers.
2. Follow-up CCTV inspections as required.
3. Smoke testing and dye testing as part of an illicit discharge detection and elimination program.
4. Compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing sewer maintenance and environmental protection.
Section 3A. Contract Duration. The awarded contract shall have a duration of one (1) year, with an option to extend for an additional year at the City’s discretion.
Section 4. Funding. This project shall be fully funded by the NYSDEC Water Quality Improvement Program Grant and a New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Grant, with no additional burden on City taxpayers.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the City Council.