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

The City of Becker owns and operates a municipal wastewater treatment facility (WWTF). The WWTF has two separate treatment trains: Domestic and Industrial. The Industrial treatment train is dedicated to treating wastewater flows from a paper mill located in the city. During the treatment process, solids settle out in the industrial oxidation ditches which results in large deposits that take up treatment capacity and decrease the efficiency of the treatment process on the Industrial side. To correct this issue, the City is looking to hire a contractor to clean this debris out of these tanks. Project Goals Remove all dry to semi-dry solids from Industrial Oxidation Ditch #2. City of Becker WWTF staff will assist with dewatering activities as needed. All solids removed from the oxidation ditch must be immediately loaded and hauled to the landfill. Storage of solids outside of the oxidation ditch is not allowed. Scope of Services Contractor to provide and use equipment to move solids in the oxidation ditch to a point where they can be removed. Contractor to provide and use equipment to remove the solids from the oxidation ditch and deposit them in containers or trucks to be hauled to the landfill for disposal. All disposal costs will be the responsibility of the contractor. Once the contractor’s vehicle, container and contents have left the City of Becker Wastewater Treatment Facility, the contractor is wholly responsible for any incidents, accidents, or issues with said equipment and contents. Project completion on or before December 31st, 2024 Selection of contractor by October 25th, 2024