Sludge Hauling and Disposal for Okeechobee Correctional Institution

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for sludge hauling and disposal services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located at the Okeechobee Correctional Institution. The Department is seeking Responsive Bids from Responsible Vendors to provide dry sludge hauling and disposal services. The selected Vendor will be awarded a Contract for up to five (5) years, with the possibility of renewal. The Timeline for this ITB includes the advertisement date of July 11, 2023, a deadline for Vendor questions of July 25, 2023, a Bid Deadline and Public Bid Opening of September 5, 2023, and an anticipated award date in October 2023. The Contract will be awarded to the Responsible Vendor who submits the Responsive Bid with the lowest Grand Total Price, as indicated on the Price Sheet. The Vendor is responsible for all expenses associated with compiling and submitting biosolids permits, any minor permit revisions, and related fees. The Department will perform sludge analysis, and the Vendor will be responsible for maintaining disposal records and submitting the required Biosolids Application Site Annual Summary.

The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration is specified. The ITB also does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.