Dewatered Sewage Sludge Disposal

The City of Santa Fe's Wastewater Management Division (WWMD) is seeking an on-call contractor for dewatered sewage sludge disposal through Invitation to Bid #25164. The primary objective is to transport approximately 1,000 wet tons of sewage sludge monthly from the Paseo Real Wastewater Reclamation Facility to one of six specified New Mexico landfills: Caja del Rio, Estancia Valley Regional, WM Valencia Regional, Sandoval County, Northeastern New Mexico Regional, or Cerro Colorado Landfill. The successful bidder must provide appropriate transportation vehicles, hold a Special Waste Hauler Registration with the New Mexico Environment Department, and have a minimum load capacity of 10 tons. Key qualifications include performing paint filter and pH tests for each load, maintaining proper documentation, and complying with all local, state, and federal regulations. The bid is due on July 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST, with an anticipated four-year contract term. Evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications, compliance requirements, and proposed per-trip pricing.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor must provide a valid Certificate of Liability Insurance and Truck Insurance Policy with minimum New Mexico statutory required limits. Price adjustments are permitted once annually, with increases limited to 10% and requiring substantiating documentation. The contractor will be responsible for all operating expenses, including vehicle maintenance, taxes, insurance, and tipping fees, which will be paid directly to the landfill and then billed to the City with a handling fee. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract emphasizes that the total compensation will not exceed an unspecified amount, and the actual quantity of material is not guaranteed. The City reserves the right to adjust the volume of sludge disposed of and may utilize the material in other ways as allowed by law. Bidders are expected to provide detailed pricing for sludge hauling services, covering labor, fuel, licenses, and incidental costs.