Pump and Dispose Sludge at Toby Creek AMD Plant

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a contractor to pump and dispose of sludge from the Toby Creek Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Plant located in Dagus Mine, Elk County. The procurement requires the selected vendor to pump approximately 500,000 gallons of estimated five percent solids sludge from a clarifier lagoon and transport it to the Brandy Camp Treatment Plant Sludge Disposal Borehole, situated approximately 7.5 miles away. Key qualifications include Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Certification and comprehensive insurance coverage of at least $500,000 for bodily injury and property damage. Bidders must complete a mandatory site visit prior to submission, with proposals due by 2:00 PM on September 11, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with work to be performed on an on-call basis and completed within ten calendar days of notification. Contractors must provide documentation of experience and may be asked to submit three professional references. Payment will be made on a reimbursement basis for actual services performed, with invoices to be submitted within 30 days detailing the gallons of sludge pumped and disposed.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though federal requirements outlined in the documentation suggest potential opportunities for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. Contractors must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management and comply with federal regulations concerning debarment, suspension, and domestic content preferences. The contract will be funded through federal grants or matching funds, requiring strict compliance with federal audit standards and reporting protocols. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract quantities are estimated and may increase or decrease based on the department's needs. The contractor will be compensated at a unit price per job performed, with the contract commencing upon execution. Contractors must adhere to prevailing wage requirements, with a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour and potential annual cost-of-living adjustments. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the scope of work involves pumping and disposing of approximately 500,000 gallons of sludge, suggesting a moderate-scale environmental service contract.