Primary Sludge Holding Tank Cleaning Service
- Client
- City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Division Of Water Reclamation
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
- 10/21/2026
- Category
- Cleaning, Janitorial and Custodial Services and Supplies
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Columbus Division of Water Reclamation requires primary sludge holding tank cleaning services for the Jackson Pike facility in Columbus, OH. The selected contractor must remove, clean, and dewater captive sludge residuals from the primary sludge holding tank, then transport the material to an approved outlet for disposal. Eligibility is limited to USA onshore organizations. Interested vendors must submit pricing into the designated RFQ line items and complete and upload required proposal documents, including Form B3 Bid Sheet pricing covering 180 days, Form B5 Subcontractor information, proof of insurance naming the city as an additional insured, and signed proposal signatures. A pre-bid meeting takes place on October 27, 2026, and bidders must submit all questions by October 29, 2026. Bids are due by November 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Key solicitation details
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The City of Columbus is soliciting competitive bids for the Jackson Pike Primary Sludge Holding Tank Cleaning project. The contractor will furnish labor, equipment, and materials to remove, clean, dewater, haul, and dispose of sludge residuals captive in the primary sludge holding tank. Bidding is open to responsive and responsible business entities registered with the Ohio Secretary of State.
- Issued by
- City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Division Of Water Reclamation
- Pre-bid conference
- October 27th, 2026 at 11 am
- Questions due
- October 29th, 2026 at 1:00 PM, Eastern Time
- Bids due
- November 10th, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- How to submit
- Electronic via Vendor Services
- Submission details
- Bids will only be received electronically by the City of Columbus via Vendor Services. Pricing is to be entered into corresponding lines in the RFQ body, and required documents attached.
- Contract term
- From date of execution up to and including December 31st, 2027
- Place of performance
- Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant, 2104 Jackson Pike Road, Columbus, OH 43223
- Insurance and bonding
- Proof of Insurance with the City named as additional insured; Worker's Compensation Insurance required.
- Funding
- Prevailing Wages
How proposals are evaluated
| Overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bid |
Scope of work
- Removal, cleaning, and dewatering of sludge residuals captive in the Primary Sludge Holding Tank
- Transporting dewatered sludge residuals to an approved outlet for disposal
- Provision of all polymers and chemicals required to dewater the material
- Analytical testing required for the disposal site and to determine dry tons hauled
- Pumping system capable of effective and complete sludge material removal
- Site cleanup, restoration, and protection of adjacent storm drains
Minimum qualifications
- Registered with the Ohio Secretary of State prior to contract execution
- Active City of Columbus Contract Compliance Number
- Perform work amounting to not less than 50 percent of the Contract Sum with own organization
- Compliance with state and federal health and safety programs
- Not debarred or suspended from doing business with government contracting agencies
Documents to include with the bid
- Form 1 – Contract Compliance
- Form 2 – Compliance With Various Local, State and Federal Laws and Regulations
- Form 3 – Compliance With State and Federal Health and Safety Laws
- Form 4 – Debarment
- Form 5 – Health Care Program and Responsible Wage
- Form 6 – Experience, Competency and Resources
- Form 7 – Project Experience
- Signed and notarized Affidavit page
- Bid Schedule / Form B3 - Bid Sheet
- Form B5 – Subcontractors
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