FY27 Sludge Hauling

The City of Waco is requesting bids on FY27 sludge hauling services to remove sewage sludge from Bull Hide Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and transport it to Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, with bids due August 24, 2026, and questions due August 18. Services are provided on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum quantity, number of loads, trips, or frequency.

The scope requires all labor, vacuum trucks (tank capacity between 2,000 and 5,000 gallons), equipment, transportation, and documentation. Bidders must hold TCEQ Municipal Sludge Transporter Registration and maintain Workers' Compensation insurance at statutory limits, Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million general aggregate, and Business Automobile Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence.

The estimated annual quantity is 1,248,000 gallons. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-gallon basis, exclusive of Federal Excise and State of Texas Sales Taxes. The initial contract term runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with the City holding the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms contingent upon satisfactory contractor performance, continued operational need, availability of funds, and City approval.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or, at the City's discretion, the bidder providing the best value. Bid opening occurs at 10:01 a.m. on August 24, 2026. Final award notification is anticipated by September 24, 2026. Bidders must complete City-required forms including conflict of interest questionnaires, debarment certifications, non-collusion affidavits, and verifications related to boycotts, firearms discrimination, and Israel boycotts. Bids may be submitted via the City's electronic bidding portal (EUNA/Bonfire) or physical delivery to the Purchasing Services Office at 1415 North 4th Street, Waco, Texas.