Opportunity
City of San Diego PlanetBids #30000079-27-V
City of San Diego biosolids transportation and management market research
Posted
October 10, 2026
Respond By
November 03, 2026
Identifier
30000079-27-V
NAICS
562219, 484220, 562920
The City of San Diego is gathering market information on future transportation and management of biosolids produced at its Metropolitan Biosolids Center. - Government buyer: City of San Diego Public Utilities Department; Purchasing & Contracting Department. - Opportunity: Request for Information to support planning; it is not a contract award. - Requested services: Transport and manage approximately 175,000 wet tons per year of anaerobically digested, dewatered Class B biosolids. Potential work includes permitting, facility operation, land application, composting or other processing, marketing and distribution, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting. - Management options: The City is considering bulk agricultural land application and other markets, including soil or fertilizer blending, alternative fuels, and nurseries. Processing may include producing Class A or Class A EQ products; landfill disposal is a backup for unexpected or emergency conditions. - Procurement planning: The City may pursue one combined solicitation or separate solicitations for land application and alternative processing or management. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are identified in the provided materials. - Quantities and duration: The stated volume is approximate and annual; no service term or contract value is specified.
Description
The City of San Diego Public Utilities Department seeks biosolids transportation and management services for biosolids generated at the Metropolitan Biosolids Center. The City aims to diversify its management options and may engage one or more qualified bidders. Services may include transportation, permitting, operation, marketing, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting, as well as processing such as composting or thermal drying and distribution into alternative markets. The source describes an average annual production of 175,000 wet tons of anaerobically digested, dewatered Class B biosolids.