Transportation and disposal of liquid sludge from Wastewater Treatment Plan

The City of Norwich Department of Public Utilities (NPU) is seeking a qualified contractor for the transportation and disposal of liquid sludge from its Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) located at 44 Falls Avenue in Norwich, Connecticut. This procurement is specifically an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with Solicitation Number 75-78, open to all vendors, and covers a procurement period from April 3, 2025, to April 30, 2025. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to receive pumped thickened sludge from the WPCF's storage tanks, transport it using a tanker truck, and dispose of the liquid sludge at a licensed disposal facility. Key deliverables include safe, compliant sludge removal and transportation services that meet environmental regulations. The bid submission deadline is April 30, 2025, at 2:00:00 PM EDT, with Robert Castronova serving as the primary contact and available at 860-823-3770 or rcastronova@cityofnorwich.org. Vendors are expected to demonstrate capability in sludge transportation, possess appropriate licensing, and have the necessary equipment to complete the contracted services.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The bid documents do not outline a specific budget range or estimated total contract value, leaving financial terms open for vendor proposal. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination. The procurement is focused solely on securing a qualified contractor for liquid sludge transportation and disposal services for the Norwich Water Pollution Control Facility. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their technical capability, environmental compliance, and operational readiness to handle municipal wastewater treatment facility sludge removal needs.