This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Lincoln, Nebraska. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Lincoln is requesting bids for transporting biosolids from the City of Lincoln's Theresa Street and Northeast Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) to various land application and holding sites for beneficial use as an agricultural fertilizer within Lancaster County, Nebraska. Note that Northeast WRRF is new this round due to construction of a new dewatering building. During the term of the agreement the City reserves the right to extend the transportation of Biosolids outside Lancaster County within a 30-mile radius of each of the WRRFs, which estimated to be a rare occasion. The estimated majority of the transportation will within the 30-mile radius or less. The Vendor shall supply all equipment, personnel, and supplies necessary to perform the services as described. The City shall enter into a contract for a period of one (1) year with the option to renew for three additional one (1) year terms. Contract renewal shall be based on the Vendor's performance during the term of the Contract. Contract renewal pricing shall be based on price escalation/de-escalation as described in this Agreement. Vendors shall familiarize themselves with all site and facility conditions and constraints, all environmental and transportation laws and regulations, and all contractual obligations. A listing of applicable laws and regulations is provided in Attachment A. Failure to fully account for these conditions shall not be cause for changes in bid prices or additional compensation to the Vendor. The Contractor shall be able to provide the specified services within thirty (30) days after receiving a Notice to Proceed. The Contractor must give written notice of a price change request to the City/County Purchasing Agent and the Project Manager 30 days prior to the contract execution anniversary date.