Loading, Transportation, and Disposition of Class B Biosolids by way of Beneficial Use, Processing, and/or Disposal

The Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority (NBMA) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive contract involving the loading, transportation, and disposition of Class B biosolids dewatered cake generated from its Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The procurement seeks a vendor capable of managing these biosolids through multiple potential disposition methods, including beneficial use sites, third-party processing facilities, or landfill disposal. Sealed bids will be received online through PennBid until January 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a public online bid opening and posting immediately thereafter. Bidders must submit their proposals using the specific bid forms provided by NBMA and include a certified check or bid bond equaling 10% of the total bid price, payable to the Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority. The NBMA Board will review submitted bids and intends to vote on and issue a contract award during their regular meeting on January 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Nazareth Borough Council Chambers, with the explicit reservation to reject any or all bids based on what they determine to be in their best organizational interests.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, the solicitation appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications outlined in the attached documentation. The procurement involves approximately 1MB of technical specifications and supporting appendices, which likely detail precise requirements for biosolids handling, transportation protocols, and disposition standards. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and no specific budget range or estimated contract value is disclosed in the available documentation. Interested bidders must thoroughly review the comprehensive bid package, which includes the bid form, instructions, and a non-collusion affidavit, all available at no cost through the PennBid platform. The contract appears focused on establishing a reliable, compliant method for managing municipal wastewater treatment byproducts with environmental and regulatory considerations as primary evaluation criteria.