Sludge Bid.pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for sludge removal and disposal services issued by the City of Springfield Department of Public Works. The ITB requests bids for sludge removal and disposal from the city's wastewater treatment plant over a 3-year contract term with two 1-year renewal options. Bid quantities are estimated at 20,000 wet tons of sludge per year. The bid response is due on June 15, 2023, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 30, 2023. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on July 1, 2023.

The ITB specifies pricing on a per-wet-ton basis and allows for annual price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. No set-asides or preferences are identified. The current incumbent contractor is ABC Sludge Disposal, and the ITB notes the city is seeking to improve service levels and pricing compared to the incumbent contract. Funding for the contract will be provided through the city's wastewater enterprise fund.