Award

Bellingham 14B-2026

Management & Disposal of Incinerator Ash-RFP

Recipient

REPUBLIC SERVICES

Awarded

March 11, 2026

Identifier

14B-2026

The City of Bellingham, Washington, has awarded a contract to Republic Services for the disposal of ash generated from sewage sludge incineration. The contract involves disposing of all ash in a permitted, lined landfill in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The procurement process was conducted via an RFP posted on the city's procurement portal, with bids from multiple vendors including Republic Services, which was identified as the awardee. The project requires detailed description of disposal methods, adherence to environmental laws, and is managed by the City of Bellingham's procurement office. The award does not specify a monetary amount or a defined period of performance. The procurement was open to various waste management companies, with Republic Services being the selected contractor.

Description

The City of Bellingham is seeking proposals from contractors for the disposal of ash generated from the burning of sewage sludge. The vendor must dispose of all material in a permitted, lined landfill and comply with WAC 173-306-450, WAC 173-306-400, and all applicable local, State, and Federal laws. The vendor must fully describe the disposal method proposed. The City seeks to be held harmless for handling and disposal.

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