Sludge transportation and disposal

West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) is requesting bids for transportation and disposal of liquid and dewatered municipal water and wastewater treatment plant sludge from three locations under RFB 2026-10-01, with sealed bids due July 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST and public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. CST the same day in Austin, Texas.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in sludge transportation and comply with all state, federal, county, and Department of Transportation requirements. Vendors must be available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and provide proof of all required federal, state, and local permits, including U.S. EPA transport numbers and TCEQ permit numbers. All disposal sites must be TCEQ-permitted facilities meeting TCEQ 30 TAC Chapter 312 and U.S. EPA 40 CFR Part 503 regulations.

The scope covers transportation and disposal of liquid sludge (approximately 6,000 gallons per load) and dewatered sludge cake (30 cubic yards containers filled to 20–22 cubic yards, approximately 38,000 lbs) from Uplands Water Treatment Plant, Bohls Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Lake Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bidders must provide pricing for three line items: liquid sludge per gallon, dewatered sludge cake per load, and water-tight box rental per rental period.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Vendors are responsible for all spillage, damages, manifest documentation, and monthly and quarterly reporting detailing disposal activities. Payment is made upon receipt of detailed invoices with separate billing per location. The contract is exempt from Texas State Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax. WTCPUA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the bidder providing the best value.