Bid Specifications for Sludge Dewatering at McKeesport Water Treatment Plant

This document contains bid specifications for Contract R001-27 issued by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, for on-site dewatering of non-hazardous sludge located at the McKeesport Water Treatment Plant. The contract requires two dewatering events: one cleaning scheduled for June 2026 and one cleaning scheduled for March 2027. Sealed proposals will be received online through PennBid until 9:00 A.M. on April 20, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions regarding the bidding documents through the "Vendor Discussion" tab in the Messages section of PennBid. Bid documents and specifications are available at no cost on the PennBid website. The contract term covers the period of performance for the two specified cleaning events in 2026 and 2027, with no renewal options mentioned.

Vendors awarded this fixed fee contract will be assessed a variable award fee of 1/3% (0.0033) of the initial contract award amount, with a minimum fee of $100 and a maximum of $5,000. No specific pricing structure, budget range, or funding sources are detailed in the specifications document. The procurement contains no set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, and no incumbent vendors or current contractor information is identified. The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received, reject any or all bids, or accept any bid deemed in its best interest.