Disposal of Sewage Sludge from Palmerton WWTP

The Borough of Palmerton in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, is soliciting sealed bids for the collection, transport, and disposal of approximately 630 wet tons of de-watered sewage sludge annually from the Palmerton Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PennBid Program by 2:00 p.m. on March 2, 2026, with the contract award considered during the Borough Council meeting on March 12, 2026. The successful contractor will be required to provide roll-off containers, ensure same-day emergency pickups, and dispose of waste at facilities approved by Carbon County in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 101 and all applicable environmental laws. Performance is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026, with the Borough selecting an initial term of one, two, or three years, with options for successive one-year extensions and annual price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. Submission requirements include a bid security deposit equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, a non-collusion affidavit, and a consent of surety. The awarded contractor must provide a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract value and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including at least 2 million dollars in general liability and 2 million dollars in excess liability. Award decisions will be made on a trade-off basis, where the Borough evaluates the bidder best suited for the intended purposes based on operational capability, regulatory compliance, and price. Required documentation for bidders includes a corporate resolution, proof of insurance with specific ISO endorsements, and a list of permitted landfill disposal sites.