New Jersey Licensed S3 Sewage Operator Services

The Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority (WMUA) in Burlington County, New Jersey, is seeking a qualified New Jersey Licensed S3 Sewage Operator through Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 24R-01. The procurement calls for an on-site operator to provide services for a minimum of two weeks at 35 hours per week, working collaboratively with the existing S2 Operator and Director of Operations and Maintenance. Key deliverables include reviewing operation and maintenance manuals, completing NJDEP reports, performing preventive maintenance, assessing equipment, coordinating with the municipal laboratory, and potentially mentoring staff. Preferred qualifications include experience operating a 5.22 mgd plant, expertise in anaerobic digestion, trickling filters, and chemical disinfection, and familiarity with belt filter press operations. The proposal is due on June 26, 2024, at 11:30 A.M. and must be electronically submitted through BidNet Direct, with bidders required to maintain a valid New Jersey business registration and a principal office within the state.

The contract will be awarded for a one-year period, with services potentially terminating within two weeks of WMUA hiring a full-time S3 licensed employee. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in professional liability and $1,000,000 in general liability. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the RFP requires submission of state-mandated forms addressing equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, and ownership disclosure. Contractors must submit detailed documentation including company information, personnel qualifications, and professional references. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the scope of work suggests a contract value commensurate with professional-level technical services for municipal utility operations. The contract allows for potential extension or modification if mutually agreed upon by WMUA and the selected operator.