Sludge Hauling Disposal Services
- Client
- Amsterdam, New York
- RFP Number
- DISPOS-9948
- Posted
- 10/2/2026
- Category
- Waste Disposal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- —
Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Amsterdam, New York seeks public bids from onshore United States organizations to transport and dispose of wastewater sludge cake from its wastewater treatment plant. The awarded vendor must provide suitable covered trailers, prepare bills of lading, obtain all necessary permits, guarantee compliance with Federal and New York State regulations, and furnish required insurance including $1,000,000 in pollution liability coverage. Bidders must mail or hand-deliver one original and one copy of the complete five-page bid package in ink or typewritten format to the City Clerk by 11:00 a.m. on October 26, 2026, as email submissions will be rejected. Proposals must remain valid for up to 60 days. The city evaluates awards based on a combination of bid prices for hauling per pickup and disposal per ton for a 32-ton load. The contract term begins November 1, 2026, and will not exceed 36 months, featuring fuel price adjustment calculations.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from SLudge_Hauling-2026_Package.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Amsterdam is seeking public bids for wastewater sludge hauling and disposal from its wastewater treatment plant generating approximately 5,000 wet tons per year. Bidders will transport and dispose of sludge cake at an approved facility using suitable trailers. Onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid.
- Issued by
- City of Amsterdam, New York
- Bids due
- 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2026
- Contract start
- November 1, 2026
- How to submit
- Mailed or hand delivered hard copy
- Submission details
- One original and one copy in an envelope marked Sludge Hauling/Disposal Services sent to City Clerk, Amsterdam City Hall, 61 Church Street, Amsterdam NY 12010. Entire 5-page bid package must be returned. Submissions by email are not accepted.
- Contract term
- Initial period of one calendar year starting November 1, 2026, with optional two additional one-year renewals, not to exceed 36 months total.
- Place of performance
- 176 Quist Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010 and offsite disposal facility
- Insurance and bonding
- General liability 1,000,000 per occurrence/2,000,000 aggregate, Auto liability 1,000,000, Contractual liability 1,000,000, Umbrella liability 4,000,000, Pollution liability 1,000,000 per claim/1,000,000 aggregate, and Workers Compensation.
Scope of work
- Transport and dispose of sludge cake at an approved facility
- Provide open-top covered trailers fitting drop-off area dimensions 40 feet L x 14 feet W x 12 feet H
- Prepare signed bills of lading for each load and provide copies to WWTP representative daily
- Pick up loaded trailers based on weekly removal schedules prepared by the City
Minimum qualifications
- USA organization only
- Guarantee to meet Federal and New York State regulations on sludge disposal
- Obtain and hold all required permits for hauling and disposal facilities
Documents to include with the bid
- Entire 5-page Bid package including signed Form of Bid
- All required permits for hauling and disposal facilities
- Written statement attached to Bid form of inability to meet specified requirements if applicable
- Acknowledgement of addendums received
Source and verification
Original sourceCraxy AI summarizes this opportunity from the original listing and available solicitation documents. Confirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing source before responding.
Personalized fit score
Sign up free to see how well this opportunity fits your company — based on your saved profile.
Sign up to see your fit score