How to bid on hydro jetting for San Mateo County Transit District

What SamTrans is buying

San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) is seeking a licensed contractor to hydro-jet and clean sewer lines, drains and oil-separator outlet pipes at four facilities in Redwood City, San Carlos and South San Francisco. The work is intended to remove grease, sediment, debris and other buildup and restore flow.

The contractor must also submit a digital report listing the sites and access points serviced, pipe conditions found, and recommendations for repairs, CCTV inspection or maintenance changes.

Key dates and deadline

The pre-bid meeting is October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The bid deadline is November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit the bid electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The solicitation is an IFB, number 27S-CU-065.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits a contractor experienced in high-pressure hydro jetting and sewer or drain cleaning, including work on sanitary sewer mains, trench drains, cleanouts and oil-separator outlet pipes.

A Class A, Class B with C-36, or C-36 plumbing license is required.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on the agency’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with SamTrans. Review the bid documents and submit your response through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the bid documents and any addenda closely, and confirm that your firm holds one of the required licenses. Plan how your equipment and crew will clean the listed lines and access points at all four facilities.

Build your work plan around clear documentation. Track each site, completion date and time, access point used, and condition observed so your digital report can provide the required findings and recommendations.

Allow time to complete portal registration and electronic submission before the deadline. Check that your response is complete and that you have reviewed any addenda before submitting.