Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Cleaning

The City of Waycross, Georgia is soliciting sealed proposals for a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Digester Cleaning project to be submitted by November 20th, 2025 at 2:30 PM. The primary objective is to clean accumulated sludge, grit, and sand from a 60-foot diameter digester, including comprehensive de-watering and disposal of residuals. Proposals will be publicly opened and read at Waycross City Hall, with evaluations based on both qualitative and quantitative measures, not exclusively on cost. The project is funded through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program, which necessitates compliance with applicable state and federal bid regulations. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified cashier's check for 5% of the base proposal price, and proposals cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after the closing time.

The contract opportunity does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Successful bidders will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds, each covering 100% of the contract price, from a Georgia-licensed surety company with an "A" minimum rating and financial strength at least five times the contract value. Digital specifications and contract documents are available on QuestCDN.com for a non-refundable $200 fee, and notably, a utility contractor's license is not required for this specific cleaning project. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves cleaning an existing 60-foot diameter digester at the wastewater treatment facility. The procurement documents do not specify a precise budget range, but the requirement for substantial bonding suggests a potentially significant project scope and value.