Biosolids Utilization

This contract awards Four Rivers Sanitation Authority a three‑year, firm‑fixed‑price service to transport, store (up to ~180 days), and land‑apply Class B biosolids produced at its Rockford wastewater plant. The contractor must provide its own trucks and loader, perform weight verification, maintain dust‑control, handle spill cleanup, and deliver biosolids to approved agricultural sites within seasonal windows (by July 15 and Dec 15 each year). The scope also includes mandatory annual nutrient‑loading reports, compliance with Illinois EPA Class B standards, and provision of a certified crop advisor. The award is a single‑source to Stewart Spreading, Inc., requiring a 10 % bid bond and a 100 % performance bond, with specified insurance limits. The contract allows two optional one‑year extensions if both parties agree. • Transportation, on‑site storage (≈180 days), and land‑application of 15‑18 k wet tons/year of biosolids. • All regulatory compliance (IL EPA, OSHA, ADA, DOT, Drug‑Free Workplace) and required reporting. • Fixed unit‑price pricing ($ per wet ton) with no fuel surcharge or automatic CPI adjustments.