Removal and disposal of fats oils grease and grit

The Town of Groton, located in New London County, Connecticut, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 23-27) for the removal and disposal of fats, oils, grease, and grit from the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF). The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive waste removal services, with specific focus on managing and disposing of accumulated waste materials from the municipal water treatment facility. The bid opened on April 27, 2023, at 3:30 PM EDT and will close on May 17, 2023, at 2:30 PM EDT, with a designated vendor question and answer period running from April 27, 2023, at 3:45 PM EDT until May 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. Prospective bidders are required to complete a bid form and company information sheet, though they are not obligated to return the entire ITB package. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. Interested parties should contact Karl Klein at the Town of Groton, located at 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340, for additional information or clarification.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the solicitation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no details provided about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors capable of providing the specified waste removal and disposal services. Additionally, no estimated total contract value or budget range is disclosed in the documentation. The Town of Groton will be tax-exempt and will complete any necessary tax exemption forms for the successful vendor within its legal parameters. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor based on their ability to meet the specified requirements for removing and disposing of fats, oils, grease, and grit from the Water Pollution Control Facility.