Biosolids Disposal & Recycling

The City of Sanford, Florida is requesting proposals for biosolids disposal and recycling services for sewage sludge from the city's wastewater treatment process under RFP 25/26-01, with proposals due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Sanford City Hall.

Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years in business, hold current Florida business licensure, and provide proof of financial stability. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of $500,000 to $3,000,000 (depending on project size), automobile liability with combined single limits of $500,000 to $1,000,000, statutory workers' compensation, and pollution liability coverage. All carriers must maintain a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-VII or better, with the City named as additional insured on all policies except workers' compensation and professional liability. Compliance mandates include E-Verify employment verification, ADA compliance, human trafficking attestation, and for contracts of $1,000,000 or more, certification that the vendor is not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List. Bidders must submit a minimum of five references for similar projects completed within the last three years.

The contract is structured as an initial one-year term with the option for four additional one-year renewal periods, not to exceed five years total, at the City's sole discretion. The City currently maintains approximately 9,000 gallons of liquid oxygen at Water Treatment Plant #2 (3100 Orlando Drive) with deliveries scheduled every three weeks. Recent annual expenditures average $32,731.86 (approximately $2,727.65 monthly) at a current rate of $0.5985 per 100 standard cubic feet. Quoted prices must remain firm for the initial one-year term; thereafter, adjustments may be applied based on CPI-U, calculated 60 to 45 days before each contract year end.

Evaluation criteria are: firm qualifications and experience (40 points), similar project references (15 points), project approach and methodology (25 points), required forms completion (10 points), and pricing (15 points). Questions are due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.