The vendor is required to provide biosolids transport for planning and public works services for include:
- Planned biosolids transport
• Treat all applicable biosolids to at least country EPA class b standards as outlined in WAC 173308 (15-22% solid). 
• Maintain all applicable local, state and federal permits related to pierce county’s production of biosolids. 
• Provide the contractor with nutrient analysis and other data ensuring biosolids quality and regulatory compliance 
• Assist the contractor in development of a state department of ecology approved spill response and prevention plan that identifies the approved routes to disposal sites. 
• Provide the contractor with appropriate access to the chamber’s creek regional wastewater treatment plant, including site information for logistical planning purposes, site access, route information and updates on changing conditions, as needed.
• Will load trailer with materials to be transported
- Specific requirements concerning proposed services
1. Ongoing regulatory compliance
• The contractor must possess and maintain all appropriate permits, plans, equipment, facilities, and personnel necessary to safely accept, transport and deliver county biosolids in a manner consistent with all applicable state, federal and local requirements. 
• The contractor must appropriately document biosolids transport as required by law and must produce such records as requested by the county.
2. Operations in good standing 
• The contractor must not have any current enforcement actions against their operations pertaining to biosolids transport. 
• The contractor shall maintain a satisfactory safety record for the duration of this contract. 
• This includes but is not limited to notices of violation, orders, penalties or other enforcement actions restricting relevant activities.
3. Adequate hauling equipment 
• All equipment supplied and utilized under this contract must be of adequate design and condition to safely, satisfactorily and legally accept, transport and transfer biosolids as required over long distances (200 miles or more one way). 
• This may include equipment required for positioning and loading of trailers at the chamber’s creek regional wastewater treatment plant, removing trailers from the loading facility and maneuvering empty trailers into position for loading.
4. Hauling configuration and capacity 
• In case of full time need, contractor must be able to transport 15-22% solids country EPA class b biosolids (cake) at a rate of 60 wet tons per day, six days per week. 
• The contractor will work directly with the beneficial use facility for site access, directions, and other information relevant to the biosolids delivery location, in as timely a manner as possible.
5. Spill response capabilities
• The contractor must operate all equipment utilized under this contract in such manner as to prevent spillage during transport. however, in case of unavoidable spills, the contractor must promptly and adequately respond to spills in accordance with the approved spill response and prevention plan to maintain regulatory compliance and minimize harm to the affected environment, people. and equipment. 
• The contractor must immediately report any spill incidents to the county and other appropriate parties as defined in the approved plan.
6. Year-round availability 
• If needed, the contractor must be able to accept, transport, and deliver biosolids on a year-round (12-month) basis. 
• No minimum quantity to be hauled is guaranteed with this contract. 
• Schedule and tons hauled will vary depending on plant operations and other factors.
- Contract Period/Term: 2 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: June 13, 2025