Stevenson University Raw Sewage Hauling

The Maryland Environmental Service is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for raw sewage hauling services at Stevenson University's Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Baltimore County, Maryland. This procurement seeks a qualified contractor to transport raw wastewater generated at the facility (1525 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson) to the Freedom District WWTP in Sykesville, Maryland on a 24-hour, on-call basis. The estimated annual volume is 3,200,000 gallons per year with daily flows ranging from approximately 10,000 to 40,000 gallons, to be hauled via 6,000-gallon tanker trucks. The successful contractor must respond to calls within three hours of notification, possess five years of relevant experience in raw wastewater hauling in Maryland, maintain tankers licensed and approved by the Baltimore County Health Department, and be responsible for all cleanup of spills, unauthorized discharges, and any associated fines or regulatory penalties resulting from contractor negligence. Pricing is on a per-gallon unit basis with monthly invoicing, and all fees including disposal costs, fuel surcharges, rental fees, county permitting fees, and mobilization/demobilization charges must be incorporated into unit prices. The contract is structured with a one-year base term and four optional one-year renewal periods at unit prices quoted by the bidder. Electronic bids are due by 1:00 PM on February 23, 2026, submitted through the MES Procurement Portal (Bonfire), with site visits available upon request by contacting Dave Coale at 443-223-0062 or dcoale@menv.com with at least 24 hours' advance notice.

This procurement carries no MBE subcontract participation goal; however, MBE and Maryland firms are encouraged to respond, with no set-aside restrictions limiting competition. No bonding requirements are specified for this contract. The incumbent contractor is Colson's Septic Service, currently operating at a rate of 8 cents per gallon, providing baseline context for competitive proposals. The contract may be structured as a not-to-exceed dollar amount and is non-exclusive, allowing the Maryland Environmental Service to employ other contractors concurrently. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the established technical requirements and evaluation criteria. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, the contract value will be determined by the volume of wastewater hauled annually (estimated at 3,200,000 gallons) multiplied by the winning bidder's per-gallon unit price. All bidders must submit comprehensive affidavits and certifications addressing nondiscrimination, minority business enterprise compliance, debarment status, and other compliance requirements, along with an Affirmative Action Plan.