Biosolids Removal Services

The Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County, Florida is requesting bids on biosolids removal services from three wastewater treatment facilities under ITB, with sealed bids due October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and questions due September 28. A local-vendor preference of up to 5% applies where the cost differential does not exceed $10,000 for procurements over $50,000, contingent on the vendor maintaining a permanent place of business with full-time employees within Hernando County for a minimum of twelve months prior to bid submission.

The scope covers transportation and disposal of un-stabilized wastewater residuals on an as-needed basis from Glen Lakes, Hernando Airport, and Ridge Manor Subregional Wastewater Treatment Plants. Estimated annual quantities are approximately 8.7 million gallons of liquid residuals and 560 tons of dewatered residuals. The vendor must complete all work within twenty-four hours of purchase-order receipt and is responsible for all disposal costs, tipping fees, spill cleanup, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of detailed records including agricultural use plans and residual application documentation, with annual summary reports submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods at the County's discretion, at the same prices, terms, and conditions. Pricing must be firm fixed price for the entire contract period and renewal periods. Bidders must submit references for substantially similar work completed within the past seven years, an equipment list, and proof of proper active licenses and permits. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation; general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate); automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit); and pollution liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate), with excess/umbrella coverage of $1,000,000 and Hernando County named as additional insured. Payment is made no less than forty-five days per Florida Statutes Chapter 218. Site inspections are encouraged; a pre-work meeting is mandatory within fourteen days of contract effective date. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.