RFP-591-270000000140-1 | Septic Tank & Vault Pumping Services - MDOT Grand Region

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Grand Region Office is soliciting proposals under RFP 270000000140 for as-needed septic tank and vault pumping services. The contract covers 12 rest areas and 12 roadside parks within the Grand Region, requiring the removal, transport, and proper disposal of waste. The scope includes pumping vaults, removing debris, and disinfecting interiors. The award will be granted to responsive and responsible bidders who pass all evaluation criteria and offer the lowest price, with the possibility of multiple contract awards. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals. To qualify, contractors and their vehicles must be licensed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE) for septage waste servicing, and any land application of waste must be EGLE-permitted. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal including a Confidential Treatment Form, Vendor Questions Worksheet, and detailed schedules for the Statement of Work, Pricing, and Equipment. Evaluation is based on a pass/fail system across these documents. Payments are processed via Electronic Funds Transfer on Net 45 Day terms. MDOT will verify service completion through quantity comparisons and physical inspections using a sludge judge.