Vactor Truck Decant Services for Stormwater Waste

Invitation to Bid No. 26-48, issued by the Port of Seattle, seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive waste management services for stormwater waste generated during potable water infrastructure repair and installation. The scope of work involves the acceptance, sorting, processing, treatment, beneficial use, landfill disposal, and authorized discharge of mixed solid and liquid waste streams delivered via Vactor or eductor trucks. The estimated annual volume is approximately 900 tons, with individual loads ranging from 4 to 20 cubic yards. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with a base period of two years and five optional one-year extensions, with a maximum allowable contract value of 1,000,000 dollars. Award will be granted to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit a bid form, an entity information sheet detailing socioeconomic status, and a pricing schedule by August 19, 2026. The selected vendor must maintain all required EPA and Washington Department of Ecology permits and adhere to strict federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations. Key contractual obligations include the retention of records for six years, compliance with Title VI civil rights regulations, and the provision of qualified personnel. The Port retains the right to audit the vendor's facility, where inspection and acceptance of waste loads occur, and may terminate the contract for convenience.