Residuals Hauling Services
- Client
- Fitchburg, Massachusetts
- RFP Number
- DISPOS-9985
- Posted
- 10/9/2026
- Category
- Waste Disposal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Fitchburg Water Department requires residuals hauling services to transport sludge using one 8,000-gallon tanker truck per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Removal must occur between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM, with the wastewater plant accepting exactly one 8,000-gallon load per day until all sludge is removed. The contract term is three years, and performance takes place onsite in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA entities that meet statutory requirements, including Massachusetts General Law chapter 30B, licensing to transact insurance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and prevailing wage mandates. Submissions must include one signed original, single-sided bid package without hard bindings, delivered or mailed to the Purchasing Department by October 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM, or submitted digitally. Questions must be submitted to the Chief Procurement Officer by October 15, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated on timely receipt, responsiveness, price, responsibility, and relevant experience, with the award going to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder following reference checks and potential CPA-prepared financial statement reviews.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 27-043 IFB, Residuals Hauling.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Fitchburg is soliciting sealed bids for residuals hauling services. The contractor will furnish one 8,000-gallon tanker truck per day, Monday through Friday, to remove sludge totaling 252 loads over the contract term. Bidding is open to eligible and responsible contractors capable of meeting all performance requirements.
- Issued by
- City of Fitchburg
- Solicitation Issue Date
- 10/5/2026
- Last day for questions
- 10/15/2026
- Due Date and Time
- October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy
- Submission details
- Submit one signed original bid package (forms only) in a sealed envelope or box marked with bidder name, solicitation number, title, and due date to City of Fitchburg, Purchasing Department, Chief Procurement Officer, 718 Main Street, Suite 208, Fitchburg, MA 01420.
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Place of performance
- 18 Hager Park Road, Westminster, MA
- Insurance and bonding
- General liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; Automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles; Worker's Compensation coverage within statutory limits.
- Funding
- MGL c. 30B, subject to Prevailing Wage requirements from DLS
How proposals are evaluated
| Timely receipt and responsiveness | |
| Price | |
| Responsibility and relevant experience |
Scope of work
- Provide residuals hauling services using one 8,000-gallon tanker truck per day
- Haul sludge Monday through Friday excluding holidays, amounting to 5 loads per week
- Perform sludge removal strictly between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM
- Transport a total of 252 loads over a three-year contract period
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience on past work comparable in type and complexity
- Not presently debarred from entering into a public contract in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- No outstanding liabilities for wages, damages, interest, fines or penalties due to an employee or subcontractor
- Five business references for projects completed within the past five years
Documents to include with the bid
- Form for Bid
- Certification of Non-Collusion and Good Faith
- Statement of Tax Compliance
- Certificate of Authority/Corporate Vote of Authorization
- Certifications Form
- Bidder's Reference Form
- Completed W-9 Form
- Acknowledged Addenda
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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