Sludge Hauling and Disposal Services

The City of Temple, Texas, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive sludge hauling and disposal services. The agency needs to manage the waste generated by its conventional water treatment plants, which produce an estimated 3.5 to 4.0 million gallons of sludge annually. This material maintains an approximate solids concentration of three to five percent throughout the fiscal year. The scope of work requires the selected contractor to haul and dispose of the sludge from the designated water treatment plants. The agency restricts hauling operations to the hours between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. All performance of the work must occur offsite from the city facilities. Only organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency is establishing a contract period of two years for these services. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this procurement no later than July 7, 2026. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and pricing structure for this contract. Interested parties must submit their responses digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The evaluation will focus on the bidder's ability to meet the hauling schedule and volume requirements outlined by the city.