Biosolids Hauling and Disposal Services

The City of High Point, North Carolina is requesting proposals for hauling, transport, and beneficial reuse or disposal services for dewatered biosolids generated at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant, with proposals due August 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

The contractor will handle an estimated 88 wet tons per day of dewatered biosolids at 22% to 26% solids concentration, operating two 40-foot trailers with four daily loads Monday through Friday and two loads on Saturday, collected at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM on Saturdays. The treatment plant is located at 5898 Riverdale Drive, Jamestown, NC 27282. All services must comply with federal, state, and local regulations including DOT, OSHA, NCDEQ, and EPA requirements. The contractor must prevent leakage and spillage, develop comprehensive spill control and cleanup procedures, and maintain licensed, compliant transport equipment.

Insurance requirements are $1 million combined single limit general liability, worker's compensation per North Carolina law with $500,000 employer's liability, and $1 million combined single limit automobile liability. The contract term is one year with options to extend up to two additional years by mutual agreement.

Proposals are evaluated on weighted criteria: Project Team (25%), Project Experience (25%), Project Management, Approach, and Quality Control (20%), Reputation of Offeror (15%), and Cost Proposal (15%). The City encourages participation by minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises under North Carolina General Statute 143-48 and Executive Order #77. Cost proposals must include transport cost per haul, disposal/tipping fees per wet ton, monthly trailer rental costs per 40-foot trailer, drop fees per trailer, and fuel surcharge rates. Sales tax will be invoiced separately and paid upon invoice.

A non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Questions are due July 20, 2026 by 12:00 PM to greg.parret@highpointnc.gov. Proposals may be submitted electronically, by mail, or hand delivery to the Purchasing Division at 816 East Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260.