Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2026-34

Howard County Solicits Biosolids Management Services for Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant

Howard County, Maryland is seeking a qualified contractor to manage biosolids generated at the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant (LPWRP). - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities - Products/Services Requested: - Acceptance, transportation, and distribution of biosolids from LPWRP - Management of HoCo Bio, an Exceptional Quality (EQ) Class A thermally dried biosolids product (approx. 4,500–4,800 tons/year) - Management of Class B anaerobically digested cake biosolids (approx. 5,400 tons/year) - Management of Class B thermally dried biosolids (approx. 1,200 tons/year) - Offsite processing of biosolids (approx. 1,200 tons/year) - Landfill disposal as a backup (approx. 5,400 tons/year) - Services include loading, transportation, storage, odor and dust control, emergency spill response, and regulatory reporting - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least five years of biosolids management experience - Compliance with all regulatory standards and Howard County's living wage ordinance - Must maintain all necessary permits and provide references for similar services performed in the past three years - Preference for American-manufactured goods when possible - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant, 8900 Greenwood Place, Savage, Maryland 20763

Description

Howard County, Maryland seeks a biosolids management firm to accept, transport, and distribute biosolids from the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant for beneficial uses or further offsite processing, preferably in Maryland, or disposal as a last resort, in accordance with regulatory standards. The contract includes management of HoCo Bio, an Exceptional Quality dried biosolids product, not distributed through direct sales, and backup disposition of other residuals generated at the plant. Management methods include routine land application programs, further offsite processing, and landfill disposal as a backup. The contract duration is one year with five one-year renewal options.

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