2025 Sludge Hauling & Disposal Service

Newberry Township is soliciting sealed bids for Contract No. 2025-04 for the hauling and disposal of approximately 1,300 wet tons of sewage sludge annually from the Newberry Township Wastewater Treatment Plant in York Haven, Pennsylvania. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide two leak-proof sludge dumpsters with sealed doors, utilize plastic bag liners for each load, and perform twice-weekly pickups by 9:30 AM. The contractor is responsible for the transportation and compliant disposal of sludge at approved facilities in accordance with DEP and EPA regulations, including adherence to specific analytical standards for metals, PCBs, and other chemical parameters. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with an initial term from September 15, 2025, through December 31, 2025, a second term running through December 31, 2026, and an optional third year ending December 31, 2027. Bids were due by August 25, 2025, with the award intended for August 26, 2025. Total estimated contract values range from $477,295.00 to $665,169.40 depending on the selected vendor and the exercise of the optional third year. Key requirements for the successful bidder include a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract value, a non-collusion affidavit, and minimum insurance coverages of $1,000,000 for both general and automobile liability.