RFP 2026-029 Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant Backwash Basin Sludge Removal
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Due: | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 377-2026-029 |
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| Solicitation Number: | 377-2026-029 |
| Project Title: | RFP 2026-029 Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant Backwash Basin Sludge Removal |
| Description: | RFP 2026-029 Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant Backwash Basin Sludge Removal, Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Water, is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified firms to provide Backwash basin sludge removal services. |
| Opening Date: | 12/19/2025 11:00 AM |
| Posted Date: | 11/22/2025 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | COUNTY OF UNION |
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Solicitation Number
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377-2026-029
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Department
COUNTY OF UNION
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Status Reason
Open
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Opening Date
2025-12-19T11:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2025-11-21T20:19:08.0000000Z
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Commodity Code
Water and wastewater treatment supply and disposal
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Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
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Solicitation Type
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Owner
Corey Brooks
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Description
RFP 2026-029 Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant Backwash Basin Sludge Removal, Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Water, is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified firms to provide Backwash basin sludge removal services.
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Request for Proposals No. 2026-029
Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant
Backwash Basin Sludge Removal
Due Date:
12/19/2025
Time:
11:00 AM EST
Receipt Location: Electronic Submission (Refer to Section 2)
Union County Procurement and Contract
Management Department
(Note: Follow the submittal instructions in Section 2.2 to
electronically upload a proposal package.)
Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit. 1 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 2 5 1 0 : 0 0 A M
E S T . For the time and location, Refer to page 3 for details.
Procurement Contact:
Juan Rodriguez-Cruz
Procurement Specialist
704.283.3519
Juan.Rodriguez-Cruz@unioncountync.gov
1 NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT............................................................................................. 3
2 SUBMITTAL DETAILS ............................................................................................................ 4
2.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND DELIVERY ADDRESS.............................................4
2.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................4
2.3
PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT ......................................................................................... 4
2.4 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS ..................................................................................................4
2.5 PROPOSAL ADDENDUM .................................................................................................5
2.6
COMMUNICATION ......................................................................................................................................... 5
3 PURPOSE.................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 COUNTY.......................................................................................................................5
3.2 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................5
4 SCOPE OF SERVICES.............................................................................................................. 5
4.1 SCOPE OF WORK SUMMARY...........................................................................................5
4.2 SAFETY........................................................................................................................6
4.3
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................. 6
5 DETAILED SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS................................ 7
5.1 TERMS OF SUBMISSION ..................................................................................................7
5.2 DUPLICATE PROPOSALS.................................................................................................7
5.3 PROPOSAL FORMAT.......................................................................................................7
5.3.1 Section A – Cover Letter......................................................................................................................... 8
5.3.2 Section B – Company Background and Experience.................................................................................... 9
5.3.3 Section C – Project Team ....................................................................................................................... 9
5.3.4 Section D - Methodology And Implementation Plan ................................................................................. 10
5.3.5 Section F – References......................................................................................................................... 10
5.3.6 Section G – Price Form........................................................................................................................ 10
5.3.7 Section H – Required Forms ................................................................................................................. 10
6 EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS................................................ 10
6.1 SELECTION PARTICIPANTS ...........................................................................................10
6.2
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................11
6.3 EVALUATION SELECTION PROCESS................................................................................11
6.4 AWARD PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................12
6.5 CONFLICT CERTIFICATION ...........................................................................................13
7 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS............................................................ 13
7.1 TERMS AND CONDITIONS .............................................................................................13
7.2 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS......................................................................................13
7.3 SUB-CONTRACTOR/PARTNER DISCLOSURE ....................................................................13
7.4 EXCEPTION TO THE PROPOSAL......................................................................................14
7.5 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL.............................................................14
7.6 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ............................................................................14
7.7 MINORITY BUSINESSES OR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES...............................................14
7.8 LICENSES ...................................................................................................................14
7.9
E-VERIFY ......................................................................................................................................................15
7.10 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ............................................................................................15
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Union County, North Carolina
RFP 2026-029 Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant
Backwash Basin Sludge Removal
7.11 INSURANCE ................................................................................................................15
7.12 INDEMNIFICATION ......................................................................................................17
8 APPENDIX A – PRICE FORM .............................................................................................. 18
9 APPENDIX B – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION ......................................................................... 19
10 APPENDIX C – ADDENDUM AND ANTI-COLLUSION ................................................... 20
11 APPENDIX D – BW BASIN(S) DRAWINGS ........................................................................ 21
12 APPENDIX E – SAMPLE VENDOR PAYMENT NOTIFICATION................................... 22
13 APPENDIX F – TEMAPLATE CONTRACT ........................................................................ 23
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Union County, North Carolina
RFP 2026-029 Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant
Backwash Basin Sludge Removal
1 NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT
Union County, North Carolina
Request for Proposals No. 2026-029
Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant
Backwash Basin Sludge Removal
Electronic proposals will be received by the Union County’s Procurement Department at the Union
until 11:00 AM EST on 12/19/2025. Late submittals will not be accepted.
Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Water, is soliciting proposals from
experienced and qualified firms to provide Backwash basin sludge removal services.
Copies of the solicitation may be obtained from the locations listed below:
1. Download the Proposal Documents from the Union County website:
https://www.unioncountync.gov/departments/bids-procurement/current-bids
2. Download the Solicitation Documents from the State of North Carolina Electronic Vendor
Portal: https://evp.nc.gov (Search County of Union – Filter Solicitation Status Open).
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid and Site Visit Meeting: This is a non-mandatory meeting that will take
place on 12/02/2025 at 10:00 AM at the Yadkin River WTP, 3522 New Salem Road, Monroe, NC
28110. Representatives from Union County Water will be on-hand to give a brief overview of the
project and to answer questions. Attendance at this meeting is strongly encouraged.
All questions about the meaning or intent of the Proposal Documents are to be submitted in writing
to the Procurement contact person listed on the cover page Juan.Rodriguez-
Cruz@unioncountync.gov. The deadline for questions is on 12/05/2025, at 5:00 PM EST.
Union County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and to make
such selection deemed in its best interest.
Union County reserves the right to award to multiple vendors.
Offerors are required to comply with the non-collusion requirements set forth in the Solicitation
Documents.
Union County encourages good faith effort outreach to Minority Businesses (HUB Certified) and
Small Businesses.
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Union County, North Carolina
RFP 2026-029 Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant
Backwash Basin Sludge Removal
2 SUBMITTAL DETAILS
2.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND DELIVERY ADDRESS
All Proposal Submittals are to be received by the Union County Procurement Department
no later than 11:00 AM EST on 12/19/2025 per the instructions below. Any submittals
received after this date and time shall be rejected without exception.
2.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The proposal must be submitted electronically using the following link:
https://lfportal.unioncountync.gov/Forms/procurementsubmit. Select the Solicitation drop
down arrow and choose this RFP from the list. Complete the form, upload your proposal,
and select submit. An email will be sent to the address listed on the form as your
confirmation of receipt.
The proposal package must be signed by a person who is authorized to bind the
proposing Company. Instructions for preparing the proposal are provided herein.
Paper submissions will not be accepted.
Submissions e-mailed directly to the Procurement Contact will not be accepted.
There is no expressed or implied obligation for Union County to reimburse Offerors for any
expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request.
Union County reserves the right to:
• Reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and to make such selection
deemed in its best interest;
• Cancel this solicitation; and
• Award to multiple vendors.
2.3 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on 12/02/2025, at 10:00 AM at
the Yadkin River WTP, 3522 New Salem Road, Monroe, NC 28110. Union County Water
staff and a Union County Procurement representative will be present to give a brief
overview of the project and give access to the facility.
2.4 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS
Proposal questions will be due on or before 12/05/2025 at 5:00 PM EST. The primary
purpose is to provide participating Offerors with the opportunity to ask questions, in writing,
related to the RFP.
Submit questions in a Word Document or in the body of an email and send to Juan
Rodriguez-Cruz Juan.Rodriguez-Cruz@unioncountync.gov by the deadline shown above.
The email subject line should identify the proposal number and project title. All
questions and answers may be posted as addenda on www.unioncountync.gov and/or
https://evp.nc.gov
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Union County, North Carolina
RFP 2026-029 Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant
Backwash Basin Sludge Removal
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