This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Parksville, British Columbia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The firm selected from this Request for Tenders (the "Contractor") will transport sludge from Nanoose Bay Pollution Control Centre (NBPCC) located at 3260 Schooner Cove Drive, Nanoose, BC to French Creek Pollution Control Centre (FCPCC) located at 957 Lee Road, Parksville, BC. The firm selected from this Request for Tenders (the "Contractor") will transport sludge from Nanoose Bay Pollution Control Centre (NBPCC) located at 3260 Schooner Cove Drive, Nanoose, BC to French Creek Pollution Control Centre (FCPCC) located at 957 Lee Road, Parksville, BC. Sludge will be transported by vacuum trucks with the capacity to transport 3,000 imperial gallons of wastewater sludge per trip. The Contractor's truck drivers will load sludge by connecting their truck's vacuum hose to the aboveground storage tank at NBPCC. Sludge will be delivered at FCPCC's Septage receiving facility in accordance with all reporting and other requirements of the receiving facility. The sludge holding tank(s) at NBPCC must be completely pumped out when transport is requested unless otherwise specified by the NBPCC Operator. Three to four times a year there will be a request for a pump out from the scum pit to go together with the sludge tanks pump out at NBPCC and deliver to FCPCC as a regular delivery. The Contractor must keep loading and unloading sites clean and remove all debris from their activities. The Contractor truck's vacuum hoses and other associated equipment must be compatible with sludge holding tank loading facility at NBPCC, and with the delivery location at FCPCC's septage receiving facility. Sludge must not be spilled during transfer. Pumping out the sludge storage tank at NBPCC is completed two (2) times per a week on Tuesday and Friday or Monday and Thursday. In summer, pumping can occur up to three (3) times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday if requested by the NBPCC Operator. The Contractor will perform the work on an as-required basis, according to the requirements of the RDN. The Contractor will arrive at the agreed upon time, location, and schedule as planned with the NBPCC Operator. Should a schedule change be required, the Contractor will notify the NBPCC Operator as soon as possible. In the event of a spill, the Contractor will follow all spill reporting requirements from the BC Ministry of the Environment and Emergency Management BC (EMBC). The Contractor will also be required to notify any spills of wastewater sludge to the Chief Operator at FCPCC. The Contractor must have spill kits on their vacuum trucks. Invoicing for sludge hauling will be monthly. The RDN's Septage Disposal user rate (currently $0.29/gallon) will not be included in the invoices as it is handled as an internal charge. The sludge hauling transport charge must include all costs to be charged to the RDN for completing this work including any applicable permit fees, contract administration, insurance, sub-contractor costs, and all other costs, except for the RDN's Septage Disposal user rate if applicable. The contract will be for two-year term with the possibility of extension for an additional two (2) year term. Fixed pricing is required over the initial two-year term. Extension is subject to mutual and successful price negotiations between both parties confirmed in writing. Extension is also subject to budget being available, and RDN internal approval being obtained. Deadline for questions is three (3) business days before the closing date. Regional District of Nanaimo Contact for Questions: Lili Torres, Special Projects Coordinator - Wastewater Services Telephone: 250-390-6560 Extension 6145 Email: ltorres@rdn.bc.ca The Contractor will provide the Services during the period (hereinafter called the "Term") commencing on November 1, 2023 and ending on November 1, 2025 unless sooner terminated or extended as hereinafter provided.