Sludge Hauling/Disposal Services

The City of Amsterdam is soliciting bids for solicitation number C-2026-0001 to provide wastewater sludge hauling and disposal services from its treatment plant located at 176 Quist Road, Amsterdam, New York. The selected contractor will be responsible for transporting sludge cake to an approved facility on an as-needed basis, following a schedule provided by the City by the end of the week prior to removal. The contract is anticipated to begin on November 1, 2026, for an initial one-year term, with options for two additional one-year renewals, not to exceed a total duration of 36 months. Award selection will be based on a combination of bid prices for a 32-ton load, specifically evaluating the price per pick-up for hauling and the price per ton for disposal. Bidders must submit a physical, signed five-page bid package in ink or typewritten format to the City Clerk by 11:00 AM on October 26, 2026; email submissions are prohibited. Required documentation includes the completed bid form and all necessary hauling and disposal permits. The successful vendor must provide a comprehensive certificate of insurance prior to starting work, including general liability, auto liability, contractual liability, pollution liability, and umbrella coverage, as well as workers compensation per New York State statute. The contractor is solely responsible for all permits and inspections and must guarantee compliance with Federal and New York State sludge disposal regulations. Notably, the contract includes a fuel price adjustment per NYSDOT Item 698.05 for cost differences exceeding $0.10 per gallon.