Greer council moves forward with Phase 2 stormwater inspections, recommends contract not to exceed $200,000

Greer — The City Council on July 14 received staff’s recommendation to award Phase 2 of the pilot watershed study to the vendor evaluated as the best combination of price and experience, with a contract not to exceed $200,000 funded from the stormwater fund.

Adam Vidalis, the city’s stormwater engineer, summarized Phase 1 work (completed in 2023) and the Phase 2 scope. He said Phase 1 geolocated about 500 structures and 8 miles of main pipe but did not include camera inspections or CCTV footage. “Our new goal for phase 2 is to inspect and fix damaged storm drain assets,” Vidalis said, noting staff planned to use quick 'zoom' camera inspections for speed and CCTV inspections where defects are found.

Vidalis told council the two Bible Brook subbasins together include about 76,000 feet of storm drain and roughly 900 individual pipes; staff budgeted for 900 zoom inspections and estimated around 30% would need full CCTV analysis. He reviewed three bidders — CES, EAS and Champion Cleaning — and said CES had the best mix of price and relevant stormwater inspection experience.

Deliverables in the recommended contract include 360-degree manhole inspections, zoom-camera runs, CCTV inspection videos, and written inspection reports that will inform capital project recommendations and future budget requests.

Council members asked about contract pricing, the basis for the estimate and whether the contract is time-and-materials or a fixed-price scope; Vidalis said the figure was based on bid forms and the city’s pipe inventory and that the requested authorization is a 'not to exceed' amount to cover assumptions including the share of pipes needing CCTV.

Council approved the motion to receive the award recommendation and proceed with the procurement for Phase 2. Staff will execute the contract consistent with the authorization and return with project results and capital recommendations.