Sewage Removal, Hauling and Disposal Services

As requested by the Wastewater Division (hereinafter, the “Division or Department”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Invitation to Bid (hereinafter, “ITB”) with the intent of obtaining bid submittals from interested and qualified vendors in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated or attached. The vendor, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of Work stated.

The results of this solicitation may be used by other County departments once awarded according to the Board of County Commissioners Procurement Ordinance.

County departments estimate approximately $2,500,000 spend annually; however, in 2022, over $5,000,000 was spent during Hurricane Ian on these services.

The Wastewater Division currently maintains over 950 pump stations and over 1,500 miles of pipeline. To complete scheduled and urgent maintenance and repair activities the wastewater facilities must be occasionally shut down and/or isolated. To reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows and service interruptions during these activities, untreated wastewater must be removed and transported to designated discharge sites. The procurement of sewage removal and disposal services supports the overall wastewater maintenance function and contributes to the compliant operation of the wastewater collections system.