25-008 Dewatered Sludge and Waste Removal

The City of Flowery Branch, located in Hall County, Georgia, is seeking bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 25-008) to provide dewatered sludge and waste removal services for its Wastewater Treatment Plant. The procurement requires a contractor to supply three 20-yard roll-off dumpsters with rollers on all four corners and remove approximately 208 loads per year (4 per week) of sludge and waste, with an average load weight of 11.5 tons. Bidders must provide pricing for dump and return services per dumpster and include fuel surcharge options, with disposal designated at either Richland Creek Landfill in Buford or Eagle Point Landfill in Ball Ground. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST at 5572 Atlanta Highway, with questions due by March 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST. Bid submissions are due by April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with the contract term spanning twelve months from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The contract requires contractors to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, liability, and excess umbrella policies. Contractors must also supply dumpster liners and comply with all necessary licenses and permits. For contracts exceeding $100,000, bid, performance, and payment bonds are mandatory per O.C.G.A. 36-91-50. Contractors must also adhere to the Erosion and Sedimentation Act of Georgia and ensure all materials are legally disposed of in conformance with GA EPD/DNR regulations. The successful bidder will take ownership of the removed sludge and waste materials. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, the bid documents suggest a competitive procurement process open to qualified waste management and disposal contractors. Although no incumbent vendor information is provided, the detailed specifications indicate a structured, systematic approach to waste removal with specific operational requirements.