Binney Water Purification Facility Drying Bed #3 Solids Removal

The City of Aurora Water Department is soliciting bids from pre-qualified prime contractors for removal and disposal of approximately 5,000 cubic yards (6,500 tons) of dried sludge from Solids Drying Beds #3 at the Binney Water Purification Facility, with bids due October 8, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on September 30, 2026. This procurement is restricted to two eligible bidders: NORM Services LLC and Radiation Pros LLC.

The sludge has been tested and classified as Tier I TENORM (Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material), permitting disposal at approved municipal solid waste landfills. The contractor shall load, haul, and dispose of all material at the designated Waste Management of Colorado Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) Landfill or an approved equivalent facility. Work must be performed during operating hours of 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and completed by December 31, 2026, with project start scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026. No subcontracting is permitted.

The prime contractor bears sole responsibility for all project costs, including labor, equipment, transportation, and disposal fees. Bid pricing must be firm for at least twelve months from award. The contractor must obtain an Aurora Business License within thirty days of contract award and maintain commercial general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), commercial automobile liability ($1 million), and workers' compensation insurance. A bid bond of at least 5% of the bid amount and performance and payment bonds within ten days of award are required. Payment is Net 30 days upon receipt of a correct invoice with truck load scale tickets and manifests from the disposal facility. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (Bidnet) by 2:00 p.m. MT on October 8, 2026. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest responsible bidder.