Sludge Cake Receiving Facility Project, Funded by NJIBANK

Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority is requesting sealed bids for construction of a sludge cake receiving facility, storage silo, and pumping system under Contract No. C-1147, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The project is partially funded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank.

The scope includes an enclosed sludge cake receiver designed to accept truck-delivered sludge and feed existing incinerators, a storage silo, a pumping system, and odor control achieved by exhausting sludge-exposed areas to an existing caustic scrubber. All work necessary for project completion is included, whether or not specifically enumerated in contract documents.

Bidders must comply with New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act and Federal Davis Bacon Act requirements, paying the higher of state or federal rates. Good faith efforts to engage disadvantaged business enterprises are required in accordance with EPA regulations. Bidders appearing on the Workplace Accountability in Labor List are prohibited from participation. All surety bonds must be issued by companies listed on the Federal Treasury List.

Prospective bidders must submit questions and requests for information through the Euna E-Procurement platform at www.BergenBids.com no later than August 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Sealed bid packets are due electronically with public bid opening conducted via videoconference. Bidders must submit an electronic bid bond or electronic copy in the amount of ten percent of the total bid price, not to exceed $20,000, and a Consent of Surety certificate with Power of Attorney. The successful bidder must furnish a consolidated Performance and Payment Bond for 100 percent of the contract amount. Bidding documents are available at no cost through www.nbcua.com.