D6E_FY26__Septic_Pumping_Specs_Final_(4).pdf

MnDOT District 6 East Septic Tank, Lift Station, Holding Tank Pumping, Cleaning and Waste Disposal.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is accepting bids for Septic

Tank , Lift Station and Holding Tank pumping needs in multiple District

6 East Truck Station and Rest Area locations.

Scope of work:

Pumping and Inspection:

Septic Tanks, Lift Stations:

• This work shall consist of pumping, cleaning and inspecting wastewater septic tanks, and lift stations per MN Rule 7080.2450 which requires ALL solids and liquids to be removed from the tank along with the required inspection of each tank.

• A sludge and scum measurement IS required prior to each pumping event, performed by MNDOT personnel. Rest Areas may have large amounts of sludge and scum and a Crustbuster or similar device is recommended.

• Pressure-wash the interior of all tanks at each pumping event (optional).

Disposal:

Septic Tank Waste:

• Septic Tank and Lift Station waste can be disposed by Land Application following MPCA rule or by disposal at the Rochester Municipal Water

Treatment Facility. Dresbach and Wilson holding tanks must be disposed of at

Rochester Municipal Water Treatment Facility or other qualified locations.

Coordination:

• MnDOT Physical Plant Manager will contact the vendor to coordinate the pumping event 24 hours prior to beginning work.

• No weekend or holiday pumping will be allowed.

• The Physical Plant Manager shall be contacted at the completion of each scheduled pumping event to allow for tank inspection. This is required so

MNDOT personnel can ensure pumping has been completed for billing purposes. Text, email or phone call is sufficient.

Pumping/Inspection Frequency

• Rest Area Septic Tanks: as required by sludge levels. (Performed by MNDOT)

• Truck Station Septic Tanks: when requested

• Lift Stations: 1 time per year (Summer)

Insurance:

• $2,000,000 of Liability Insurance is required to work on State of MN property and a current Insurance Certificate is required to be on file before work begins.

Invoicing and Payment:

• The State of Minnesota is required by law to pay within 30 (thirty) days of receipt of invoice. Vendor shall bill within 2 weeks of completion of scheduled pumping.

Questions about the solicitation contact:

Pete Czaplewski 507-286-7573

Email: peter.czaplewski@state.mn.us

Locations, Tank Sizes and Types:

Facility Septic

Tank(s)

Lift

Station(s)

Holding

Tanks

Rochester HDQTs

(Old)

1 – 500 gallons

Dresbach Truck

Station

1– 1,500 gallons

1 –500 gallons

1-10,000

Gallons

Wilson TS 1-6000

Gallons

Rest Areas:

Facility Septic Tank(s) Lift

Station(s)

High Forest Rest Area 2 tanks – 5,000 gallons each

1-500 gallons

Marion Rest Area 2 tanks – 7,000 gallons each

1 - 500 gallons

Enterprise Rest Area 1 tank- 10,000 gallons

1 – 500 gallons

Dresbach Rest Area

TIC

1 tank-7,000 gallons

MnDOT District 6 East Location Addresses and Building #’s:

Rochester Headquarters (Old HQ TB91225) 2900 48th St NW Rochester, MN 55901

Dresbach Truck Station (TB91252) 2001 Riverview Dr.

Dresbach, MN 55947

Wilson Truck Station (TB91255) 29656 Co. Rd. 12 Wilson, MN 55987-5044

Rest Area Locations Marion Rest Area (TB95604) – Highway: I-90, West Bound, Milepost (MP) 222 Enterprise Rest Area (TB95602) – Highway: I-90 East Bound, Milepost (MP) 244 High Forest Rest Area (TB95600)– Highway: I-90 East Bound, Milepost (MP) 202 Dresbach Rest Area TIC (TB95603)- Highway: I-90 ,US 61 West Bound, Milepost(MP) 4