2027 Pump Station, Wet Well Cleaning, and Disposal

The Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority is requesting bids for an annual pump station and wet well cleaning and disposal agreement covering nine wastewater treatment facilities throughout Dutchess County, with bids due September 10, 2026. The awarded contractor must hold a valid New York State Part 364/381 Waste Transporter Permit, inclusive of Non-hazardous Commercial/Industrial Waste.

The scope includes sludge hauling and removal services for Chelsea Cove, Dalton Farm, Fairways, Greenfields, Pinebrook, Valley Dale, Vanderburgh Cove (North and South), Tivoli, and Obercreek facilities. The contractor must be capable of transporting 24,000 gallons within an 8-hour period and mobilizing to sites within 48 hours of notification. The estimated annual volume is 855,000 gallons across all facilities. Regular work is scheduled 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with emergency services available 24/7 requiring a one- to two-hour response time. All quoted rates must include labor, confined space entry procedures and equipment, disposal costs, demurrage, equipment rental, transportation, fuel surcharges, and all other associated expenses. Work is subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements under Prevailing Rate Case Number 2026018965, valid through June 31, 2027, with certified payroll submission required within 30 days of work completion.

The contractor must also submit a New York State Department of Labor Contractor Registration Certificate with the bid and maintain Workers' Compensation insurance, Comprehensive General Liability ($1 million each occurrence/$2 million aggregate with $1 million pollution aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Excess Liability Coverage ($3 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate), with the Authority named as additional insured.

Bidding uses a separate line-item format for sludge hauling (cost per 1,000 gallons) and pump station wet well cleaning (cost per four-hour and eight-hour workday), with separate pricing for emergency services and cancellation fees. Written questions are due by 4:00 p.m. on September 3, 2026, with responses issued via addendum by September 4. The contract period runs January 1 through December 31, 2027. Parts One and Two may be awarded separately. The incumbent is Wind River dba Earthcare.