Hauling, Beneficial Use, and Processing of Spent Lime from Solids Dewatering Facility

The City of Toledo’s Department of Public Works, Water Treatment Plant is soliciting bids for the annual hauling, beneficial use, and processing of approximately 45,000 wet tons of spent lime generated at its Drinking Water Solids Dewatering Facility. The contract, identified by solicitation number 10008816, requires vendors to submit detailed proposals through the PlanetBids portal by August 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST, with no paper submissions permitted. Bidders must offer at least two of the following services: land application, beneficial reuse, or other viable alternatives, and must include a certified Ohio EPA-approved spent lime management plan. The contract is structured as a one-year base term with three optional one-year renewal periods, totaling up to four years of performance, and becomes effective upon signature by the Mayor. All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and the contractor must utilize water-tight dump trailers for transport, ensure traceability through manifest and vehicle identification numbers, and provide documentation certifying the material is handled as non-hazardous waste. Performance requires strict adherence to contractual and regulatory standards, including submission of certified payrolls weekly beginning two weeks after project startup, attendance at a mandatory pre-construction meeting with the Contract Compliance office, and provision of a 2.5% bid guaranty and, upon award, both payment and performance bonds. Contractors must also comply with the City’s Living Wage requirements, paying employees a minimum of $17.45 per hour and providing qualifying health benefits or an equivalent cash alternative, with no retaliation permitted against workers reporting violations. Additional obligations include completing and submitting multiple city-specific forms including the Living Wage Addendum, Primary and Subcontractor Forms, and the Acknowledgment and Acceptance of Conditions, alongside a fully executed Construction Contract and Form W-9 for tax identification. Invoicing is to be submitted via email to [email hidden], referencing the purchase order number and a detailed labor and cost breakdown. The City retains the right to inspect and accept all deliveries at its facility, located at One Government Center, 640 Jackson Street, Toledo, Ohio, with title and risk of loss passing only upon formal acceptance. Insurance compliance is mandatory, and failure to maintain required coverage may result in work cessation, payment withholding, or reimbursement of premiums by the City. No federal acquisition regulation clauses apply, as this is a municipal contract governed by local