Opportunity

Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2027-25

Howard County Organic Oil Procurement for Biosolids Dust Suppression

Posted

August 28, 2026

Respond By

September 23, 2026

Identifier

IFB 2027-25

NAICS

424690, 423840

Howard County, Maryland is seeking a qualified supplier for organic oil used in biosolids dust suppression at the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant - Products Requested: - Organic oil for dust suppression and processing aid in sludge drying - Preferred product: Emerion 3916 oil or comparable organic, renewable, vegetable-based, non-petroleum oil - Must be OMRI-certified, free of hazardous contaminants, pumpable through existing systems, and not adversely affect biosolids quality or plant operations - Delivery required in 275-gallon totes; estimated annual need is 30 totes - OEMs and Vendors: - Emerion (manufacturer of Emerion 3916 oil) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Product must be OMRI-certified and environmentally preferable - Safety Data Sheets required - Delivery within three working days after order, FOB Destination - Compliance with Howard County's Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) program (15% subcontracting goal for contracts $50,000+) - Contract open to cooperative purchasing by other public entities - Contract Structure: - One-year initial contract with up to five additional one-year renewals - Estimated annual supply: 30 totes (275 gallons each) - Environmentally preferable products are encouraged

Description

Howard County, Maryland seeks a qualified firm to supply and deliver an organic oil product for use in the sludge drying process at the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant. The product will serve as a dust suppressant and processing aid to reduce airborne dust and improve material handling during the truck loading and spreading of thermally dried biosolids. The contract includes delivery of the oil in 275-gallon totes and requires compliance with specific technical and safety standards. The agreement period is one year with options for renewal.

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