Sludge Removal from Cross Gates# 1 - Addendum No. 1 Vendor Questions Department Answers

St. Tammany Parish Government is seeking competitive quotes for sludge removal services at the Cross Gates #1 treatment plant located at 350 N. Military Rd in Slidell, Louisiana. The procurement, identified as Quote #25-40-1, requires contractors to remove approximately 1,300 tons of sludge, sand, and waste material from the treatment facility. Contractors must provide a unit price per ton for removal and disposal, with all materials to be transported to and properly disposed of at a Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved disposal site. Key deliverables include submitting weigh tickets from the disposal facility with the invoice and providing a detailed pricing sheet specifying the unit price per ton and the number of calendar days required for completion. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bidder, with contractors encouraged to conduct a site visit to confirm material quality and assess site conditions. Quotes are due on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and the contract term will begin on the date of the Parish President's signature, terminating upon satisfactory completion of services.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors who have not previously done business with the parish must submit a W-9 form with their response. The parish expressly reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to waive informalities in the bidding process. While a specific budget range is not provided, the project scope involves removing 1,300 tons of material, which will serve as the basis for pricing calculations. Potential bidders should note that the parish requires precise documentation, including weigh tickets and a comprehensive pricing breakdown. The contract appears to be a single-source procurement for sludge removal services, with the primary objective of efficiently and environmentally compliant disposal of treatment plant waste materials.