300 SP Salamonie Sludge and WW RemovalBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids on sludge and solid waste removal services from vault toilets and wastewater treatment plant tanks at Salamonie State Park in Huntington County under RFQ #0030088067, with responses due August 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. MWBE participation goals of 8% minority and 11% women participation and a 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB) goal apply. Bidders may claim U.S. Manufactured Product, Indiana Business, and Indiana Small Business purchasing preferences.

The scope covers removal and off-site transfer of waste from sixteen vault toilets and wastewater treatment plant tanks at Salamonie Lake State Park in Andrews, Indiana, on a will-call basis as directed by park staff, with vault cleaning anticipated two to three times per year. The vendor must possess all required federal, state, and county permits to handle and transfer waste to approved off-site facilities.

Bidders must quote a per-gallon price with an estimated annual volume of 48,000 gallons; pricing must be all-inclusive with no additional charges. The quoted price will be firm and cannot be changed after award. The contract commences September 5, 2026 or from the date of the State's final signature, whichever is later, and continues through September 4, 2027 or one year after the State's final signature, whichever is later. The contract may be renewed by mutual consent, with the total term including renewals not exceeding four years. Billing occurs monthly on an arrears basis.

All quoted prices must remain valid for thirty calendar days after the response due date in compliance with Indiana State law. Questions must be submitted to Jen Reeves at JReeves@dnr.in.gov no fewer than seven days before the bidding deadline. Bidders must submit the completed event details packet, including RFQ forms with cost per service, Claiming Purchasing Preferences form, Indiana Economic Impact form, MBE/WBE Subcontractor Commit Form if applicable, and Non-Collusion Certification. Bidders not previously registered with the Procurement Division must complete online registration prior to award by visiting https://www.in.gov/idoa/2464.htm.