Opportunity
Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2027-15
Howard County, MD seeks organic oil for biosolids dust suppression at Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant.
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
IFB 2027-15
NAICS
424690
Howard County, Maryland is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of organic oil used as a dust suppressant and processing aid in the sludge drying process at the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant - OEMs and Vendors: - Emerion (referenced as preferred product: Emerion 3916) - No specific OEMs mandated; comparable organic oil products may be proposed - Products Requested: - Organic oil for biosolids dust suppression - Preferred: Emerion 3916 or equivalent - Must be organic, renewable, vegetable-based, non-petroleum, OMRI-certified - Free of hazardous contaminants, pumpable through existing system, and not adversely affect biosolids quality - Delivered in 275-gallon totes - Estimated annual quantity: 30 totes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - OMRI certification required for the oil - Safety Data Sheets and environmentally preferable product documentation must be provided - Delivery required within three working days of order, FOB Destination - Compliance with Howard County's Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) program (15% subcontracting goal for contracts $50,000+) - Insurance requirements apply - Contract term is one year with up to five annual renewals - American-manufactured goods preferred when possible - County reserves right to reject bids or waive technicalities
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 process of thermally dried biosolids. The contract includes delivery of the oil in 275-gallon totes and requires compliance with specific quality and safety standards. The agreement period is one year with options for renewal.