Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #354-UT27-02
Town of Cary Solicits Hauling, Purchase, and Beneficial Reuse Services for ENVIRO GEMS Biosolids Fertilizers
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
354-UT27-02
NAICS
562920, 325314, 562998
The Town of Cary Utilities Department is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive hauling, purchase, and beneficial reuse services for dried biosolids pellets produced at its South Cary and Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facilities. - Government Buyer: - Town of Cary, Utilities Department - Products Requested: - ENVIRO GEMS 7-5-0 (Brand ID 94745): Fertilizer from South Cary Water Reclamation Facility - ENVIRO GEMS 5.5-5-0 (Brand ID 94744): Fertilizer from Western Wake Regional Reclamation Facility - ENVIRO GEMS 5-4-0 (Brand ID 48669): Fertilizer from Western Wake Regional Reclamation Facility - ENVIRO GEMS 5-2-0 (Brand ID 54272): Fertilizer from Western Wake Regional Reclamation Facility - Services Requested: - Hauling, purchase, blending, packaging, storage, transportation, marketing, and distribution of dried biosolids pellets - Weekly removal and coordination with facility staff - Compliance with all permits and regulatory reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Biosolids must be beneficially reused as fertilizer products or components for agricultural, turfgrass, and landscape applications - Products are Class A Exceptional Quality biosolids meeting EPA 503 criteria - The Town reserves the right to directly market up to 20% of the product - Vendors must provide a plan for consistent, continuous service and a viable long-term end-use solution - Contract term is two years with up to three one-year renewal options - OEMs/Manufacturers: - Town of Cary (as the manufacturer of ENVIRO GEMS biosolids fertilizers) - Facility equipment includes Andritz and Kruger (for drying and pelletizing, but not as product OEMs)
Description
The Town of Cary is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide hauling and purchase services of dried biosolids from the South Cary Water Reclamation Facility and the Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility. The solicitation aims to find a vendor to beneficially reuse biosolids pellets as fertilizer products or components that provide nutrient value for agricultural, turfgrass, and landscape applications. The proposal should include a plan for consistency and continuity of services related to the scope of work. Site visits can be scheduled through July 8, 2026, with final questions due by July 10, 2026, and final proposals due by July 22, 2026.