Biosolids Management Services

The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive biosolids management services. The authority currently lacks any biosolids or sludge storage capability at its treatment plant, creating an urgent need for the continuous and timely removal of solids from the facility. All removal and management activities must comply strictly with applicable environmental permits to maintain regulatory compliance. The scope of work requires the management and disposal of Class B lime-stabilized biosolids material, commercially known as ALCOSOIL, which contains organic and inorganic matter, macro-nutrients, and micro-nutrients. Historically, the authority has achieved this removal through incineration, landfilling, and beneficial use. Beneficial use options include land application to agricultural land, land reclamation of disturbed ground, sludge-derived synthetic soil for daily landfill cover, and capping cells at landfills. Eligible bidders must be organizations based in the United States, and the performance of all contracted work must take place onsite at the authority's facilities. The authority is issuing this solicitation to obtain pricing proposals for a contract period spanning three years. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally, either via email or through the designated online portal. The authority has scheduled a pre-bid meeting for June 30, 2026, to discuss the project requirements with interested parties. Bidders must submit any questions regarding the solicitation no later than July 21, 2026. The evaluation of proposals will be based on the submitted bids, though the authority has not disclosed specific weighted evaluation criteria or a set budget limit.