Sturgeon Point Water Treatment Plant Sludge Removal and Disposal

The contract involves the removal, transportation, and lawful disposal of dried sludge residuals from the Sturgeon Point Water Treatment Plant in Erie County, NY, with work to be completed by September 30, 2026. It is not set aside for Service-Disabled Veterans and is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000 under NAICS code 238910. The project scope includes excavating, loading, and disposing of residual sludge generated from water treatment processes, with all necessary labor, equipment, and materials provided by the contractor. The procurement is managed by the Erie County Water Authority, with bids due by August 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and the final completion date set for late September 2026. Bidders must submit sealed proposals marked clearly with the project number and bid title to the Authority’s front desk at 3030 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY, and include a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of their bid amount. The contract emphasizes transparency and fairness, governed by New York State Finance Law §§139-j and 139-k, requiring all communication through designated channels, specifically with Daniel Seider, PE, the Director of Production. The contract incorporates standard bidding conditions, including the right for the Authority to reject any or all bids if deemed in its best interest, and does not specify detailed evaluation criteria or weighting schemes. While the project documents reference the availability of project manuals and drawings, no specific attachments, exhibits, or detailed specifications are explicitly listed in the available documentation. Facility access during bid opening requires government-issued photo ID, and public attendance is permitted when allowed, with restrictions during emergencies. The scope of work is to be performed at the plant site, with no explicit FOB terms or detailed delivery schedules beyond the completion deadline. Overall, the contract emphasizes procedural fairness, clear submission instructions, and the responsibility of the contractor to execute the sludge removal and disposal efficiently within the specified timeframe.