D6 East septic tank pumping

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 6 East is soliciting bids for septic tank, lift station, and holding tank pumping services across various truck stations and rest areas in southeast Minnesota. The procurement seeks a contractor to pump approximately 66,500 gallons of septic tank waste, 2,500 gallons of lift station waste, and 55,000 gallons of holding tank waste annually. Specific service locations include the Dresbach and Wilson Truck Stations, with required pumping and disposal of all liquids and solids within a 24-hour period. Contractors must coordinate with the MnDOT Physical Plant Manager 24 hours prior to each pumping event, submit detailed maintenance forms, and ensure waste disposal at the Rochester Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facility. Key qualifications include maintaining $2 million in liability insurance, complying with state regulations, and performing comprehensive inspections including sludge and scum measurements. The bid solicitation was posted on September 16, 2024, with responses due by September 26, 2024, at 11:00 am Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with a contract start date of October 1, 2024, and an initial term ending June 30, 2025.

The procurement appears to have potential set-aside provisions under the State's Small Business Procurement Program, with encouragement for participation from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities. Respondents are asked to indicate if they qualify for small business or veteran-owned preferences, which may impact evaluation. The estimated total contract value ranges from $20,000 to $40,000 for the annual service period, though this is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum. The State reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple respondents and maintains flexibility to extend the contract under the same terms and conditions. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the documentation. The contract includes unit pricing of $1.00 per gallon for pumping services, with payment to be made within 30 days of receiving an undisputed invoice. The procurement is not exclusive, and the State retains the ability to procure similar services from other sources using their delegated purchasing authority.