Biosolids Hauling & Disposal Services

The Valley Sanitary District (VSD), serving around 89,000 residents across a 19.5 square mile area in the Coachella Valley, is soliciting bids for biosolids hauling and disposal services. Established in 1925 and governed by a five-member Board of Directors, VSD operates under the Sanitary District Act of 1923 and maintains over 28,000 service connections across communities including Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, and unincorporated Riverside County. The solicitation, issued on May 19, 2026, seeks contractors capable of managing the transportation and disposal of biosolids, with proposals due by June 4, 2026. The point of contact for this solicitation is Ian Wilson, the Wastewater Operations Manager, supported by Operations Admin Juan Rodriguez, both based in Indio, California. The contract will adhere to professional service standards similar to VSD’s sample agreements, emphasizing the contractor’s independent status and the necessity for comprehensive insurance coverage. This covers commercial general liability, specific policy endorsements, and ensuring the District is named as an additional insured party. Subcontractor involvement is subject to stipulated conditions, and risk management provisions are clearly outlined to protect the District’s interests. The contract’s formal execution will follow mutual agreement to these terms. This solicitation is part of VSD’s ongoing efforts to maintain effective and compliant wastewater management operations within the Coachella Valley region.