Disposal of Sewage Sludge from Palmerton WWTP

The Borough of Palmerton is soliciting sealed bids through the PennBid Program for the disposal of sewage sludge from the Palmerton Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bids must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. on March 2, 2026, with formal award consideration occurring at the Borough Council meeting on March 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Borough Hall, 443 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071. The procurement requires the successful bidder to provide comprehensive sewage sludge disposal services, including collection, removal, transportation, and disposal of de-watered sludge in an approved manner using suitable roll-off containers, with an estimated annual volume of 630 wet tons. The contractor must begin performance on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted, and must provide disposal at Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection-approved landfill sites or approved out-of-state facilities as listed in the bid response. Mandatory qualifications include possession of all necessary licenses and permits, provision of a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount with evidence of Pennsylvania licensure, and maintenance of comprehensive insurance coverage including General Liability of $2,000,000, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation of $500,000, and Excess Liability of $1,000,000. The contract term is variable, with the Borough selecting either a one-year, two-year, or three-year initial term, with potential for successive one-year renewals by mutual written agreement with at least 60 days' notice before expiration, and annual price adjustments based on Consumer Price Index changes. Bid security equal to 10 percent of the bid amount must accompany each proposal as a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Surety Bond.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are specified in the procurement documentation. The bid submission must include a Non-Collusion Affidavit executed by the person responsible for pricing decisions, and no incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided. Emergency same-day pickup service is a required contractual obligation. The Borough will supply and pay for all necessary waste analyses, eliminating that responsibility from the contractor. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, though bidders should base proposals on the estimated annual volume of 630 wet tons with pricing subject to annual Consumer Price Index adjustments during renewal periods. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any informalities in the bidding process.