Wastewater Sludge Removal Dewatering Transportation and Land Application Services

Charlottesville City is requesting proposals for wastewater sludge removal, dewatering, transportation, and land application services under RFP26-27-018, with proposals due October 15, 2026. The scope encompasses the complete handling chain from sludge removal through final land application of biosolids at the Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant (a 20 MGD publicly owned treatment works) and associated Southside solids management facilities.

The Southside facility operates two 7.5-million-gallon basins for sludge and biosolids storage. Current permit information identifies an annual average sludge generation of approximately 412 dry metric tons; however, the RFP explicitly notes these values are provided for general context only and shall not be interpreted as guaranteed quantities or site conditions. Contractors must account for variability in actual sludge generation volumes and site conditions during contract performance.

Services required include collection, dewatering processes, transportation logistics, and ultimate beneficial use or disposal of the treated material. The scope of work document (843450renoDville.pdf) provides detailed specifications and infrastructure parameters for the Southside facility baseline, though bidders should anticipate potential fluctuations in processing demands and environmental conditions that may affect service delivery and costs throughout the contract term.