Sludge Handling Services

The City of DeLand in Volusia County, Florida, is seeking competitive sealed bids for Sludge Handling Services (Bid B-25-11) for the Wiley M. Nash Waste Water Treatment Plant. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicits qualified contractors to provide comprehensive sludge management services, including transportation and handling of Class B wastewater plant residuals to a licensed/permitted facility. Contractors must have at least five years of experience operating a sludge management business in Florida and maintain a Central Florida office for full-time supervision. The contract covers an initial term from August 16, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with potential for three additional one-year extensions. Key deliverables include managing an estimated monthly volume of 1,000 cubic yards, with normal daily discharge of 36 cubic yards and flexibility for up to 54 cubic yards per day. The bid requires a $10,000 bid bond, and bidders must provide proof of an approved dumping site. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 14, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. at the treatment facility, with the bid due on July 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with Volusia County dumping fees, currently set at $100 per site and $0.60 per 1,000 gallons, and ensure all spreading and disposal sites are within a 70-mile round-trip distance from the treatment plant. The ITB allows for alternative proposals, including lime stabilization and alternative disposal methods, which the City may evaluate based on overall cost and other factors. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and adhere to local regulations outlined in Volusia County's Wastewater Residual Management ordinance, which includes detailed permitting processes and application requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract anticipates ongoing sludge handling services with potential expansion to future wastewater treatment plants under the same terms. The bidding process requires detailed documentation, including proof of dumping site approval, experience verification, and compliance with local environmental management regulations.