2021/2022 Class A BIOSOLIDS BID SOLICITATION

The City of Rhinelander Wastewater Treatment Plant has issued a solicitation for the purchase and transport of treated Class "A" exceptional quality biosolids, seeking qualified vendors to acquire and remove approximately 400 to 600 cubic yards of biosolid product annually. The procurement offers two contract term options: a one-year and a two-year term running from January 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2023. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to market, distribute, and apply biosolids in strict compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The material will be available in either dry condition (35-55% total solids concentration) or wet condition (25-35% total solids concentration), with no price differential between options. Vendors are required to transport materials during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) and completely empty the storage building by December 1st each year. Sealed bid proposals were due by 12:00 p.m. CST on November 12th, 2021, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders must propose pricing per cubic yard and provide a certificate of liability insurance.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of commercial entities capable of meeting the technical and regulatory requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any irregularities in the submission process. Vendors can choose to use their own transportation equipment or utilize the City's front-end loader service for loading. The annual facility production capacity is estimated at 325 wet tons of final dried biosolid material, with the City maintaining records of all volumes hauled and invoicing the purchaser in the fall based on total annual volume. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, interested parties can obtain additional information by contacting Jim Gossage, WWTP Foreman, at 715-362-4731 or via email at cityadministrator@rhinelandercityhall.org. The procurement represents an opportunity for businesses in the biosolids management and agricultural recycling sectors to acquire treated waste materials for potential agricultural or land restoration applications.