2026-01 Transportation & Disposal of Sludge

The Town of Uxbridge Department of Public Works is seeking qualified bidders for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2026-01, which solicits transportation and disposal services for municipal sludge. The procurement is specifically for a contract period spanning from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year extensions, potentially creating a total three-year contract arrangement. Sealed bids will be received at the Public Works Department Administration Office located at 147 Hecla Street, Uxbridge, Massachusetts, with a strict submission deadline of 10:00 a.m. on July 28, 2025. Bidders are required to include a bid security equivalent to 5% of their total bid price, which can be submitted as either a bid bond or certified check. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsible and responsive bidder in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B, with potential pricing adjustments limited to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Bid documents will become available online through the town's website starting July 14, 2025, and bidders are prohibited from withdrawing their submitted bids for 30 days following the bid opening.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The Town of Uxbridge reserves substantial discretionary rights, including the ability to reject any or all bids and to award the contract based on what the Town Manager determines to be in the town's or public's best interest. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears to be a municipal service contract for ongoing sludge management. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. The contract covers transportation and disposal services, suggesting potential involvement from waste management or environmental services firms with appropriate municipal sludge handling capabilities. Interested bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified submission requirements and evaluation criteria.