Biosolids Hauling and Disposal Services

Forsyth County, Georgia (Bid #26-46-3330) is soliciting sealed bids for Biosolids Hauling and Disposal Services through an invitation to bid process with a deadline of 2:00 p.m. EST on March 26, 2026, with public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. EST the same day. The County seeks qualified contractors to provide roll-off containers, hauling, and disposal of biosolids generated at five water reclamation facilities: Fowler WRF (6,500 wet tons annually), James Creek WRF (2,000 wet tons), Dick Creek WRF (1,000 wet tons), Shakerag WRF (600 wet tons), and Manor WRF (200 wet tons), for a combined total of 10,300 wet tons annually. Disposal must occur at permitted landfills, land application facilities, composting facilities, or other state and federally approved locations in compliance with Georgia Environmental Protection Division requirements, with the preferred method being third-party composting of Class B biosolids. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in biosolids handling, hauling, and disposal; possess all necessary federal, state, and local permits and licenses; provide at least three references for similar work; comply with OSHA, DOT, and Georgia EPD regulations; submit a Spill Prevention and Response Plan prior to award; and maintain 24-hour emergency response capability with a four-hour on-site response time for emergencies and 24-hour response for non-emergencies. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed per-wet-ton basis for calendar years 2026 through 2029, with all costs including container provision, liners, hauling, disposal, documentation, and compliance incorporated into the unit price; the County is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and Georgia Sales and Use Tax, so no taxes should be included in bid prices. The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for up to three additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement. Questions and answers deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST, bidders are strongly encouraged to visit each facility (site visits should be coordinated with Hank Jones at 678-982-8017 or CHJones@forsythco.com), and all bids must be submitted electronically through the EUNA procurement portal only.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types responding to this solicitation are noted in the bid documents. The incumbent contractor is Waste Eliminator, with the current annual spending reported at $1.393 million and a 2026 budgetary allocation of $1.642 million, providing insight into the expected contract value range for potential bidders. No liquidated damages or prevailing wage requirements apply to this bid. Bidders should note that bonds are not required, and the County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award bids in their entirety or split them among multiple contractors, and adjust quantities or delivery schedules based on operational needs. Contractors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation at statutory limits, commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, professional liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate limits, and cyber liability insurance with matching limits. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with E-Verify requirements and provide notarized affidavits confirming enrollment in the federal work authorization program. Additional information regarding bid requirements can be obtained from Procurement Agent Adrienne Trammel at altrammel@forsythco.com or 770-888-8868, and prospective bidders may access the current contract and previous invoices through the Forsyth County FOIA portal at forsythcountyga.justfoia.com/publicportal/home/newrequest.