2027 Brine Hauling Contract

Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority is requesting sealed bids for an annual brine hauling and disposal contract with bids due August 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and award expected within 60 days of bid receipt.

The scope covers removal and disposal of non-hazardous brine wastewater generated from the Shore Haven Water Treatment Facility in Holmes, New York. The facility produces approximately 16,000 gallons monthly of brine from water-softener backwash. The contractor must mobilize a tanker truck within 48 hours of notification and pump the facility's brine tank during 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday operations only, due to residential location constraints.

Bidders must submit two separate pricing options as cost per 1,000 gallons, inclusive of labor, equipment, fuel, transportation, demurrage, and disposal costs: Option No. 1 for disposal at the Authority-owned Dalton Farms Wastewater Treatment Facility (estimated 85% of annual volume) at no disposal cost to the contractor, and Option No. 2 for disposal at an alternate non-hazardous waste facility of the contractor's choosing (estimated 15% of annual volume). All work is subject to New York State Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements under PRC number 2026018862 (valid through June 30, 2027) and requires certified payroll submissions.

The contractor must hold a valid NYS Part 364 Waste Transporter Permit and obtain a Contractor Registry Certificate from the New York State Department of Labor. Required insurance includes workers' compensation and comprehensive liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus $3,000,000 excess umbrella liability coverage. The Authority must be named as additional insured. Insurance certificates, W-9 forms, and a Certificate of Non-Collusion must be filed within 15 days of bid award.

The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. No prior awards of identical or substantially similar contracts to the current bidders have occurred within the past five years.