Removal and disposal of residuals for the wastewater treatment plant

The Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority (NBCUA) is seeking a contractor for the Removal and Disposal of Residuals (Contract No. 25-002) at their Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Waldwick, Bergen County, New Jersey. The procurement involves comprehensive waste management services, specifically the removal, transportation, and disposal of approximately 550 tons of residuals per year, including screenings, grit classifier wastes, and non-digestible materials. The contractor will be responsible for providing containers, removing residuals at least once every 7 days for general residuals and every 8 hours for sludge cake, and disposing of materials at a NJDEP-approved facility. Bids are due on August 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM through the Euna Procurement e-procurement platform, with prospective bidders required to conduct a site inspection up to two days prior to the bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the aggregate total of bid items for the initial two-year period, with the potential for up to three one-year extensions, not exceeding a total contract life of five years.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the bid documents include requirements for non-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action guidelines. Bidders must submit various documentation, including a Business Registration Certificate, Ownership Disclosure form, and Disclosure of Investments in Iran. The bid tabulation reveals two initial bidders: Environmental Protection & Improvement Co., LLC, with the lowest bid of $175,930.13, and Spectraserv Inc., with a higher bid. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 and total coverage limits ranging from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals, and the disposal site must be acceptable to both the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Authority. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments based on the index rate for the preceding 12 months, with payment terms stipulating compensation within 45 days after satisfactory completion of work.