Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #2026-34

Howard County 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 (Exceptional Quality Class A biosolids) for beneficial use - Backup disposition of Class B and unclassified cake biosolids via land application, offsite processing, or landfill disposal - Loading, storage, odor and dust control, emergency spill response, and regulatory reporting - Quantities and Product Details: - HoCo Bio EQ Class A biosolids: approximately 4,500–4,800 dry tons per year - Class B anaerobically digested cake biosolids: up to 5,400 tons (as backup) - Class B thermally dried biosolids: up to 1,200 tons (as backup) - Unclassified dewatered cake biosolids: quantities as needed for backup - Notable Requirements: - Minimum five years of biosolids management experience required for bidders - Compliance with all regulatory standards and maintenance of necessary permits - Adherence to Howard County's living wage requirements - Preference for routine land application, with offsite processing and landfill disposal as secondary and tertiary options - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are referenced, as this is a service-based contract - Prospective vendors may include Amerigreen Inc, Denali Water Solutions, and Synagro Central, LLC - 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, 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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