Land Application or Beneficial Reuse of Alum Sludge as Soil Amendment

The contract involves the land application or beneficial reuse of dewatered alum sludge as a soil amendment on approved sites, requiring adherence to strict environmental and agricultural standards. Key responsibilities include conducting nutrient testing to ensure appropriate application rates, registering the activity with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and maintaining full compliance with both state and federal regulations governing the use of industrial byproducts in soil amendment practices. The work must be performed in a manner that protects public health, water quality, and land resources while maximizing the agronomic benefits of the material. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, issued by the City of Hartwell in Georgia, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification or a particular place of performance beyond the general requirement that activities occur on pre-approved sites within the jurisdiction. The procurement is open to qualified entities capable of handling the technical, regulatory, and logistical demands of sludge application, and all work must align with the state’s environmental protection and agricultural guidelines. Interested parties must submit proposals prior to the stated deadline through the provided online portal.