Sale/offloading of Phosphorus/Struvite

The City of Grand Rapids, located in Kent County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for a one-year contract with two potential one-year renewal options for the sale and offloading of phosphorus/struvite generated from its Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Biodigesters. The procurement seeks a vendor capable of purchasing and removing approximately 4 Supersacks of small phosphorus crystals every 5 days, with anticipated full load pickups of 20 Supersacks every 4 weeks. Vendors must provide their own transportation and loading equipment, utilizing the city's forklift for loading the approximately 1,500-pound Supersacks. Pickup will be permitted Monday through Friday between 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. EDT, excluding holidays. Bidders are required to complete a comprehensive questionnaire covering references, subcontractors, equipment, delivery timeframes, and product usage. The city will evaluate bids based on multiple criteria, including pricing, permits/certifications, past performance, and potential bid discounts. The bid response is due on December 5, 2024, with the city reserving the right to award contracts to multiple companies to maximize competitive environment and resource availability.

The procurement opportunity includes potential bid discounts ranging from 1% to 5% for businesses demonstrating involvement in specific city strategic initiatives, such as local workforce participation, veteran-owned business status, and minority business enterprise utilization. Bidders must meet extensive insurance requirements, including $1 million coverage for General Liability, Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, and Pollution Liability, along with statutory Workers' Compensation coverage. The city has implemented specific non-discrimination and equal business opportunity policies, requiring vendors to comply with documentation and administrative guidelines. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. While a specific award value is not detailed, the contract structure suggests an ongoing, flexible procurement approach with potential for multiple vendors. Businesses interested in participating must submit comprehensive documentation to the Office of Equity and Engagement, demonstrating their capabilities and alignment with the city's broader economic and social goals.