Durham Civicplus #27-1086

Durham seeks contractor for handling and disposal of water treatment residuals and biosolids

The City of Durham Department of Water Management is seeking qualified contractors for a five-year contract to handle and dispose of water treatment residuals and biosolids from four municipal facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Durham Department of Water Management - Facilities: Williams Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Brown WTP, North Durham Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), South Durham WRF - Scope of Services: - Transportation of residuals and biosolids between facilities and to disposal/reuse sites - Class B land application of dewatered biosolids (including land acquisition, permitting, and regulatory compliance) - Class A distribution and other non-classified distribution of water treatment residuals - Composting of dewatered solids or residuals at permitted facilities - Landfill disposal and associated tipping fees when beneficial reuse is not feasible - Liquid land application of residuals or biosolids - Transfer of liquid residuals between facilities for dewatering - Vector Attraction Reduction (VAR) compliance via alkaline stabilization or incorporation - Laboratory analysis for landfill Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) - Acquisition and permitting of new land for Class B land application - Regulatory Requirements: - Compliance with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) permits (notably Permit No. WQ0003504) - Adherence to EPA 40 CFR Part 503 and all federal, state, and local regulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on maximizing beneficial reuse of materials - Annual unit price adjustments based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) - Services must include regulatory reporting and documentation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified service providers in the waste management and environmental services sector.

Description

The City of Durham Department of Water Management is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide handling and disposal services for water treatment residuals and water reclamation biosolids. The contract term is five years and includes transportation, beneficial reuse, processing, composting, and landfill disposal when necessary. Services must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including NCDEQ and EPA standards. A pre-submittal conference will be held via TEAMS, and proposals are due by August 28, 2026.

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