22-23-74 - Annual Contract for the Removal/Transport/Beneficial Reuse/Disposal of Biosolids

The City of Visalia Purchasing Division is soliciting bids from qualified firms to remove, transport, and dispose of or beneficially reuse 100 percent (100%) of the annual stockpiled production of aerobically digested, airdried biosolids produced at the City of Visalia Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) located at 7579 Ave. 288 in Visalia, CA. Biosolids reuse shall be by application to agricultural lands or by other off-site reuse methods approved by regulatory agencies with jurisdiction. Results required for 40 CFR 503 annual reporting (Title-22 Certification) need to be provided to the City by the end of January following Q4 hauling of previous year.
Awarded Contractor(s) will be responsible for providing all services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this Invitation to Bid upon receipt of the City’s Notice to Proceed.
The initial contract term shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the City’s option and with the consent of the CONTRACTOR, be extended annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods. Proposals are being sought from contractors who have a proven record of experience in providing the services required by this Request for Proposal.