Sewer Treatment Operation Services - MTC

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Sewer Treatment Operation Services at the Maryville Treatment Center located in Maryville, Missouri. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive sewer treatment plant operations and sludge removal/disposal services for an initial 12-month contract period, with options for two additional 12-month renewal periods. Specific deliverables include monthly sewer treatment plant operations and estimated sludge removal/disposal services of approximately 4 tons. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed pricing for the base contract period and maximum pricing for potential renewal periods. Bidders must complete and submit Exhibit A and other applicable exhibits as part of their response package. The bid period is open from October 18, 2019, with sealed bids due by November 14, 2019, at 2:00 PM CST. Facility tours are available by appointment through the MTC Business Manager, and vendors are encouraged to schedule a site visit to understand the full scope of services.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were identified in the documentation. The IFB appears open to all qualified vendors, with no mentions of disadvantaged business enterprise preferences or specific organizational requirements. No information was provided about the current incumbent contractor or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The solicitation does not specify a precise contract value or budget range, though vendors are required to provide detailed pricing for monthly sewer treatment plant operations and per-ton rates for sludge removal and disposal. The Department of Corrections noted that the estimated quantities for sludge removal (4 tons) are for evaluation purposes only and do not guarantee actual usage volumes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the state making no guarantees about the accuracy of the estimated service quantities.