Waste Pumping

Location:	Utah
Posted:	Jan 12, 2026
Due:	Feb 3, 2026
Agency:	Utah County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	Bid No: 2026-3
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UTAH COUNTY

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

2855 South State Street

Provo, Utah 84606

(801) 851-8600

INVITATION TO BID

for

WASTE PUMPING

ITB # 2026-3

CLOSING DATE

FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS:

TIME:

PLACE:

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

3:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)

Proposals are to be submitted through the

State U3P website, using the Bonfire (EUNA)

eProcurement platform.

NOTE: The Contractor is responsible for reading the contents of this bid, including but not limited to, the

Scope of Work, General Requirements, Specifications, the Drawings, and Agreement. The Contractor is also

responsible to visit the work sites before presenting a bid.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INVITATION TO BID

Intent ............................................................................................................................1

Procedure .......................................................................................................................1

Rules of Procurement.....................................................................................................1

Bid Organization ............................................................................................................2

Proprietary Information .................................................................................................2

Questions and Clarifications ..........................................................................................2

Acceptance of Bid..........................................................................................................2

Disqualification of Bid...................................................................................................3

Disposition of Bids ........................................................................................................3

Interpretation of ITB ......................................................................................................3

Evaluation Criteria .........................................................................................................3

General ..........................................................................................................................4

Annual Cost Increase .....................................................................................................4

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Alterations of Plans or Character of Work .....................................................................5

Brand Name ...................................................................................................................5

Cooperation ....................................................................................................................5

Data Privacy...................................................................................................................5

Delivery/Shipping ..........................................................................................................6

Insurance ........................................................................................................................6

Keys ...........................................................................................................................6

Legal ...........................................................................................................................7

License ...........................................................................................................................7

Payment..........................................................................................................................7

Safety Requirements ......................................................................................................7

Sales Tax ........................................................................................................................8

Supervision of Work ......................................................................................................8

SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................... Attachment A

Permanent Sewage Holding Tanks ........................................................................... A-1

Portable Sewage Holding Tanks ............................................................................... A-1

Sand and Grease Traps, and Oil Separators .............................................................. A-1

Basis of Payment, Invoicing ..................................................................................... A-2

Sampling and Waste Codes ...................................................................................... A-2

Required Experience and Licenses ........................................................................... A-2

Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................... A-2

CONTRACTOR’S COST PROPOSAL ......................................................... Attachment B

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION FORM ...........................................................Exhibit A

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION .............................................................. Exhibit B

SAMPLE AGREEMENT ...................................................................................... Exhibit C

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1. INVITATION TO BID

1.1 INTENT

Through this Invitation to Bid (ITB), Utah County intends to select a qualified contractor

to pump and dispose of waste from permanent and portable sewage holding tanks, sand

and grease traps, and oil separators at various County facilities in Utah County, Utah.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, transportation, tool, equipment, supplies,

disposal fees, and other costs required to complete the work in accordance with the terms

hereof.

Pursuant to this ITB an agreement will be executed, a copy of which is attached as

Attachment C. The County will not entertain changes to its Standard Terms and

Conditions. The agreement is expected to have an initial term of five (5) years with an

option to renew for another five (5) years. However, the County has the right to

terminate the contract for its convenience at any time.

1.2 PROCEDURE

The procedure for response to this ITB, evaluation of bids, and selection of a Contractor

is as follows:

A. Interested entities will prepare and submit their bids prior to the specified Closing

Date for Receipt of Bids.

B. Utah County and/or its representatives will evaluate all submitted bids to determine

acceptance or rejection of the bids.

C. The selected bidder(s) will be required to sign an agreement, a sample of which is

included as Exhibit C.

1.3 RULES OF PROCUREMENT

A. This procurement shall conform to and is governed by The Utah County Division of

Purchasing, Procurement Rules and Regulations.

B. For this procurement, all bids must be submitted in the bid format outlined herein.

C. All prospective bidders must meet the required criteria as of the date of submission.

D. Respondents must provide all the information requested in the Contractor Information

Form.

E. Utah County has established certain requirements with respect to bids to be submitted

by respondents. The use of "shall", "must", or "will", in this ITB indicates a

requirement or condition from which a material deviation will not be approved by

Utah County.

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1.4 BID ORGANIZATION

A. Each respondent must submit its proposal digitally through the U3P website using the

State of Utah’s Bonfire (EUNA) account. The proposal must be submitted by

Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 3:00pm.

B. Please submit with the bid the documents listed below. Before a contract can be

awarded, the selected contractor must provide all the documents listed below.

1. Completed Contractor’s Cost Proposal (Attachment B).

2. Completed Contractor Information Form (Exhibit A).

3. Completed Certificate of Non-Collusion (Exhibit B).

4. A copy of the bidder’s current local business license.

5. A copy of the bidder’s current Contractor License issued by the Utah Department

of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

6. Proof of required insurance.

7. Documentation from the County Treasurer of the bidder's county showing that

bidder is current on its personal property taxes.

1.5 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

The Contractor shall mark proprietary information contained in the bid which is not to be

disclosed to the public or used for purposes other than the evaluation of the bids. Pricing

and service elements of the successful bid will not be considered proprietary.

1.6 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

All questions regarding this ITB must be submitted through the Utah Procurement Place

(U3P) Bonfire (EUNA) website or to the Utah County Purchasing Manager, Robert

Baxter, at RobertB@utahcounty.gov. All questions and answers will be provided on

Bonfire to all prospective bidders. The deadline for submission of questions is five (5)

business days prior to the closing date.

1.7 ACCEPTANCE OF BID

A. Utah County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive minor irregularities

when to do so would be in the best interests of Utah County. Minor irregularities are

those which will not have a significant adverse effect on overall competition or

performance levels.

B. The responding party agrees that Utah County may terminate this procurement

procedure at any time, and Utah County shall have no liability or responsibility to the

responding party for any costs or expenses incurred in connection with this ITB, or

such party's response.

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1.8 DISQUALIFICATION OF BID

The occurrence of any of the following may result in disqualification of a bid:

A. Failure to respond within the established timetable.

B. Failure to completely answer all questions presented in the ITB.

C. Use of any other type of form or format other than those indicated in the ITB.

D. Failure to provide requested documentation at the time of bid submission.

E. Illegible responses.

F. If the bidder adds any provisions reserving the right to accept or reject an award, or to

enter into an agreement pursuant to an award, or any other unauthorized conditions,

limitations or provisions.

G. If the bidder is unable to evidence a satisfactory record of integrity.

H. If the bidder is not qualified legally to contract.

I. If the bid at the opening does not contain a signed bid, and a signed certificate of non-

collusion.

J. Utah County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

1.9 DISPOSITION OF BIDS

All bids (and the information contained therein) shall become the property of Utah

County. No bid shall be returned to the respondent regardless of the outcome of the

selection process.

1.10 INTERPRETATION OF ITB

The invalidity of any portion of this ITB shall not prevent the remainder from being

carried into effect. Whenever the context of any provision shall require it, the singular

number shall be held to include the plural number, and vice versa, and the use of any

gender shall include all genders. The paragraph and section headings in this ITB are for

convenience only and do not constitute a part of the provisions hereof.

1.11 EVALUATION CRITERIA

All bids will be evaluated by authorized representatives of Utah County for compliance

with the terms and conditions contained in this ITB, and the resulting agreement awarded

to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Utah County reserves the right to award

to more than one Contractor if it is in the best interest of the County.

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