Transportation and Disposal of Dewatered Sewage Sludge - Contract 26-01

Solicitation 26-01 is an open competition for the transportation and disposal of approximately 2,300 wet tons of dewatered sewage sludge annually from the Borough of Northampton wastewater treatment plant in Pennsylvania. The contract begins May 1, 2026, for an initial three-year term, with the Borough holding the sole discretion to apply up to two one-year extensions. The selected contractor is responsible for providing 10-cubic-yard dumpsters with new plastic liners, ensuring pickup by 7:00 A.M. the next business day following notification, and managing all transport and disposal in compliance with 40 CFR Part 503 and PA DEP guidelines. Title to the sludge transfers to the contractor upon collection, and the contractor must provide a primary permitted disposal site along with a Borough-approved alternate site at no additional cost. Bids must be submitted electronically via PennBid by March 17, 2026, and must include a bid bond for 10 percent of the proposal, a Bidder’s Qualification Form, and a Consent of Surety. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder based on unit pricing for actual tons removed. Contractors are required to maintain significant insurance coverage, including 5 million dollars in excess liability and 2 million dollars in general public liability. Performance is subject to strict regulatory standards, including EPA testing methods for organic compounds, PCBs, and metals, and requires the electronic submission of Industrial Material Manifests for every load.