City of Grand Forks - 2027-2028 Bio-Dredge & Biosolids Reduction Program - Project #9226
City of Grand ForksCity · Grand Forks, ND- Due
- Nov 27, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Melanie Parvey
- (701) 738-8781
The 30-second brief
The City of Grand Forks is seeking a qualified firm to plan, mitigate, and report on a biosolids reduction program within the Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoon system, specifically targeting Primary Cell 2. The project involves reducing biosolids in a 201-acre aerobic pond designed to hold 330 million gallons, with an average daily loading of 80-120k gallons/day at 3.5% solids and 70% volatile. Services include daily application of a proposed product, local on-call availability, detailed service and activity reports, and product requirements such as quality control measures, spore-forming facultative bacteria, and no pathogens or genetic modification. Proposals are due by November 27, 2026, at 4:30 pm CST.
Proposal on how to perform the work including methodology and tools; Daily application of proposed product; Local on-call availability; Detailed service and activity reports per site visit; Quality control measures used during production; Certificate of Analysis (Upon Request); Lot coding with an established recall/traceability program; Material Safety Data Sheets for the product; Budget for work to be performed; Description of project reporting; Description of two similar projects with references
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Summary
The City of Grand Forks is seeking a qualified firm to plan, mitigate, and report on a biosolids reduction program within the Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoon system, specifically targeting Primary Cell 2.
The project involves reducing biosolids in a 201-acre aerobic pond designed to hold 330 million gallons, with an average daily loading of 80-120k gallons/day at 3.5% solids and 70% volatile. Services include daily application of a proposed product, local on-call availability, detailed service and activity reports, and product requirements such as quality control measures, spore-forming facultative bacteria, and no pathogens or genetic modification. Proposals are due by November 27, 2026, at 4:30 pm CST.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Proposal on how to perform the work including methodology and tools
- Daily application of proposed product
- Local on-call availability
- Detailed service and activity reports per site visit
- Quality control measures used during production
- Certificate of Analysis (Upon Request)
- Lot coding with an established recall/traceability program
- Material Safety Data Sheets for the product
- Budget for work to be performed
- Description of project reporting
- Description of two similar projects with references
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Proposal
- Budget
- Description of similar projects with references
- Submit to
- [email protected] / 724 N. 47th St., Grand Forks, ND 58203
- Scope location
- Grand Forks, ND
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Grand Forks?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] / 724 N. 47th St., Grand Forks, ND 58203. For questions, contact Melanie Parvey.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Grand Forks in ND, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Melanie Parvey at (701) 738-8781. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal on how to perform the work including methodology and tools; Daily application of proposed product; Local on-call availability; Detailed service and activity reports per site visit; Quality control measures used during production; Certificate of Analysis (Upon Request); Lot coding with an es. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 27, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal, budget, description of similar projects with references. Review the full document from City of Grand Forks for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Grand Forks, ND. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.