Opportunity
Merced Granicus #05262026
Environmental Consulting for Closure of Former Sludge Drying Beds at Merced WWTP
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
05262026
NAICS
541620, 562910
This opportunity seeks environmental consulting and engineering services for the closure of former sludge drying beds at the Merced Wastewater Treatment Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Merced Public Works Department - Scope of Work: - Develop a Closure Work Plan for the former sludge drying beds - Identify and characterize soil contaminants, including nitrogen compounds, arsenic, manganese, and other constituents of concern - Evaluate potential risks to groundwater from these contaminants - Prepare a comprehensive plan for closure, repurposing, and long-term maintenance of the site - Analyze the impact of effluent channels on the mobilization of contaminants - Requirements: - Compliance with California Labor Code, including prevailing wage - Specific insurance and business license requirements - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified environmental contractors - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term ends at the close of the specified period; overall project timeline not to exceed seven years from the effective date of the City's NPDES permit - Location: - Merced Wastewater Treatment Plant, Merced, CA
Description
The City of Merced Public Works Department is seeking proposals from qualified environmental contractors to develop a Former Sludge Drying Beds Closure Work Plan for its Wastewater Treatment Plant. The work plan will include identification and characterization of contaminants, evaluation of risks to groundwater, and plans for closure, repurposing, and long-term maintenance of the site. The project timeline shall not exceed seven years from April 1, 2026. The contract term is tentative and shall end on March 31, 2027.