Opportunity
City of Lawrence Opengov #284738
Contingency Liquid Biosolids Removal and Land Application Services for Wakarusa River Wastewater Treatment Plant
Posted
July 22, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
284738
NAICS
562998, 562910
This opportunity involves contingency services for liquid biosolids removal and land application at the Wakarusa River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lawrence, Kansas. - Government Buyer: - City of Lawrence, Kansas, Municipal Services Operations department - Wakarusa River Wastewater Treatment Plant (WRWWTP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Removal, transportation, and land application of liquid biosolids - Each contingency event involves 600,000 to 1,250,000 gallons of biosolids - All labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and transportation required - Payment based on actual gallons applied - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services are only performed upon written authorization from the City - No minimum quantity or number of events is guaranteed - Mandatory pre-bid meeting at the project site - Electronic bid submission via OpenGov portal - Technical Details: - Services are required when on-site agricultural fields are unsuitable or storage capacity is reached - Contractors must be able to mobilize quickly for contingency events - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on volume, likely in the range of $100,000 to $500,000 per event, but actual value depends on frequency and volume - Potential Competitors: - Companies specializing in biosolids management, wastewater hauling, and land application services
Description
This solicitation is for the liquid biosolids land application including mobilization costs at the Wakarusa River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project involves maintenance and repair services related to wastewater treatment, water/wastewater conservation, waste management, and solid or liquid waste disposal. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the OpenGov portal. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at the project site in Lawrence, Kansas.