Sewer plant sludge sampling analysis

The Illinois Department of Corrections is requesting quotes for wastewater treatment analysis and reporting of sludge grab samples at Vienna Correctional Center under RFQ B-53220, with quotes due July 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The vendor must hold a valid Illinois EPA Class 2 Wastewater Operator License and appropriate EPA certifications to collect grab samples and conduct testing. Scope includes biannual sampling and analysis of sludge from the facility's Class 2 wastewater treatment plant over an initial five-year term, with a maximum contract duration not to exceed ten years including any renewal or extension periods. Required analyses span nutrient parameters (Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium), metal parameters (Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Nickel, Zinc), and sludge characteristics (pH, percent total solids, percent volatile solids). All results must comply with Special Condition 2 of IEPA NPDES Permit No. 2024-SC-68881 and Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater. Samples must be maintained on ice, analyzed within seven days, and delivered with certified laboratory reports including analytical methods, detection limits, and quality assurance documentation. Complete chain of custody documentation is required, with records retained for five years if federal funds are used or three years otherwise. The vendor must provide 24-hour response time for information requests and immediately notify the facility of any samples not meeting IEPA standards. No subcontracting is permitted.

Pricing is estimated at $10,000 for the contract term as a billing mechanism, with all transportation and handling costs F.O.B. Destination. Vendor pricing must remain firm for 120 days from opening. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under 820 ILCS 130/4 for site technician services. The vendor must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds and subject to termination for convenience with 30 days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice.