Biosolids Hauling

This contract is for biosolids hauling services to be provided by VLS Environmental Solutions to the City of Cottonwood. The contract is for a term of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms. The contractor will be responsible for transporting biosolids from the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant to a landfill, and will be paid at a rate of $70.50 per ton. The contract includes provisions for insurance, indemnification, and termination, as well as requirements for the contractor to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Some key points of the scope of work include: * The contractor shall be licensed by the State of Arizona for the transport of Biosolids per A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 13 Article 11 and applicable county/city requirements. * The contractor shall furnish two 20-ton roll-off containers that comply with A.A.C. R18-9-1011 for the transportation of biosolids. * The contractor must be able to pick-up loaded containers the same day if the order for pick-up is called in by 8:30 AM that same day. * The contractor shall dispose of the biosolids in an ADEQ registered solid waste landfill. * The City shall test the biosolids using Method (9095) Paint Filter test quarterly to demonstrate that there are no free liquids, per Part III, Section M. * The City can provide the contractor with laboratory analysis of the Biosolid/sludge that verifies the material is not a hazardous waste in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 40, Part 261.