Biosolids Incinerator Ash Excavation, Removal and Hauling Services

This contract involves providing excavation and hauling services for biosolids incinerator ash (BIA) generated at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Center (SWWTC) in Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio. The scope includes managing up to 66,000 tons of BIA over a two-year period or until allocated funds are exhausted. The BIA, produced daily at the facility, is stored in lagoons with approximately 33,000 cubic yards accumulated annually, and the contractor is responsible for removing this material to facilitate new waste storage. The primary goal is to maximize the beneficial reuse of BIA, with landfilling as a contingency if reuse options are unavailable. The SWWTC is a large-scale treatment plant serving over 601,000 residents in the Greater Cleveland area, processing an average of 125 million gallons of wastewater daily, with capacity for significantly higher flows. The plant operates continuously, seven days a week, 24 hours a day, emphasizing the need for reliable, around-the-clock service from the selected bidder. The procurement is managed by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, with a solicitation titled "Biosolids Incinerator Ash Excavation, Removal and Hauling Services" (RFQ-66356), posted in February 2025, with a response deadline in early March 2025. The contract size is estimated between five and ten million dollars, and the NAICS code indicates a focus on waste collection and disposal services. Bidders are required to demonstrate 24-hour contact availability and must adhere to strict health and safety policies, including confined space entry and lockout/tagout procedures, to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. The project emphasizes environmentally responsible management of biosolids, aiming to reduce landfill reliance through beneficial reuse, and requires bidders to understand that the estimated quantities are not guaranteed but serve as a basis for bid comparison. The contract will be overseen by a designated point of contact, Nicole Jackson, ensuring continuous communication and compliance throughout the project duration.