Leachate Removal Services

The Town of Norfolk, Massachusetts Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for leachate removal and off-site disposal services under IFB #27-1, with sealed bids due July 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The contract is subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 149, Sections 26-27D, which establish hourly rates ranging from approximately $32.66 to $127.24 in total compensation depending on classification.

The scope encompasses removal and disposal of approximately 350,000 gallons of leachate per fiscal year from a tank located at the landfill at 33 Medway Branch. The contractor must provide 24-hour on-call availability with regular service calls responded to within 48 hours and emergency calls within one hour. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; authorization is required for other days or hours. Leachate must be hauled to an approved MassDEP facility. The contractor must possess at least five years of leachate removal experience and submit disposal documentation including manifests with generator information, volume disposed, and facility details.

The contract term covers Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 through June 30, 2028, with an option to renew for two additional fiscal years. Bidders quote a per-gallon price for removal and disposal, with all prices firm throughout the contract term and any renewals. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on qualifications, past performance, and bid price.

Prevailing wage requirements mandate weekly certified payroll reports with invoices. A labor and materials or payment bond equal to 50 percent of the contract price is required. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, broad form commercial general liability of $1 million, comprehensive automobile liability of $1 million, and umbrella or excess liability coverage of $2 million. No pre-bid conference or site visit was required.