Opportunity
University of North Dakota SCIQuest #504-2027
Solicitation for Transportation and Disposal of Processed Coal Residuals at University of North Dakota CPER
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
504-2027
NAICS
562212
The University of North Dakota's Center of Process Engineering Research (CPER) is soliciting bids for the transportation and disposal of processed coal lignite residual material generated from rare earth element extraction research. - Government Buyer: - University of North Dakota, Center of Process Engineering Research (CPER) - Scope of Work: - Collection, transportation, and disposal of non-hazardous, leached, and neutralized coal solid residue - Approximately 100 tons processed annually, handled in 10-ton increments (base unit: 10 tons) - Pricing must include transportation, disposal fees, fuel surcharges, and administrative costs - Optional pricing for larger quantities (20, 50, and 100 tons) - Requirements: - Contractors must have experience with industrial or special waste - Must possess appropriate transportation licensing, permits, and insurance - Access to approved disposal facilities is required - Compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations - Provision of required documentation (manifests, disposal receipts) - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned in the solicitation
Description
The Center of Process Engineering Research (CPER) at the University of North Dakota is soliciting bids from qualified waste transportation and disposal contractors for the collection, transportation, and disposal of processed coal lignite residual material generated during rare earth element extraction research activities. The project involves establishing unit pricing for transportation and disposal services based on a ten (10) ton quantity of material, with roughly one hundred tons processed annually. The waste material is a non-hazardous, leached, and neutralized coal solid residue requiring proper disposal in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Bidders must provide pricing for transportation and disposal, demonstrate relevant experience, and comply with licensing and environmental requirements.