Opportunity
Brunswick County Civicplus #RFP: RE-ADVERTISEMENT 211 Water Treatment Plant Sludge Removal (Drinking Water)
Brunswick County RFP: Removal and Disposal of Lime Residuals at 211 Water Treatment Plant
Posted
April 17, 2026
Respond By
April 29, 2026
Identifier
RFP: RE-ADVERTISEMENT 211 Water Treatment Plant Sludge Removal (Drinking Water)
NAICS
562219, 562998
Brunswick County Public Utilities is seeking proposals for the removal and disposal of lime residuals (sludge) generated at the 211 Water Treatment Plant in Southport, NC. - Government Buyer: - Brunswick County Public Utilities (Operations Center, Supply, NC) - Brunswick County Government (Manager's Office, Bolivia, NC) - Scope of Work: - Removal and disposal of lime residuals (sludge) produced by the lime softening process at the 211 Water Treatment Plant - Sludge is concentrated in settling ponds and drying beds, classified as Beneficial Fill by the NC Division of Waste Management - Estimated monthly quantities: - May to September: 480 cubic yards (300-350 tons) per month - October to April: 340 cubic yards (200-250 tons) per month - Maximum observed: up to 1,284 cubic yards in a month - Contractor must keep sludge stockpiles below one drying bed's worth (about 450 tons) to avoid operational interference - County provides loading services during weekdays; contractor responsible for hauling and disposal - Billing based on actual cubic yards removed, with signed load tickets required - Disposal must comply with all county, state, and federal regulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No guaranteed minimum or maximum contract quantities - No fuel surcharges beyond CPI-based price adjustments - Open to negotiation on certain contract clauses (e.g., Force Majeure, mutual waiver of consequential damages) - PFAS testing confirms no contamination in source wells - Site visit recommended prior to proposal submission - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified contractors - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of one year with two one-year renewal options, subject to CPI-based price adjustments - Services to begin within 30 days of contract execution; hauling must occur at least monthly and no more than weekly, coordinated with plant operations - Place of Performance and Key Locations: - 211 Water Treatment Plant, 4305 Southport-Supply Road SE, Southport, NC 28461 - Brunswick County Public Utilities Operations Center, 250 Grey Water Road, Supply, NC 28462 - Brunswick County Manager's Office, P.O. Box 249, Bolivia, NC 28422
Description
Brunswick County is soliciting sealed proposals for the removal and disposal of lime residuals generated at the Brunswick County 211 Water Treatment Plant in Southport, NC. The scope includes maintaining sludge stockpiles below approximately 450 tons to avoid operational interference, with loading services provided during weekdays. Billing is based on actual cubic yards removed, and the contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Proposals must be submitted by April 29, 2026, and a site visit is recommended prior to submission.