Town of Lincoln ME Civil Services RFP 2026 - Former Lincoln Paper & Tissue Waste Treatment System
Town of LincolnCity · Lincoln, ME- Due
- May 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 21, 2026
- Duration
- 1 months
- Primary contact
- Richard D Hall
The 30-second brief
The Town of Lincoln, ME is seeking bids from contractors to provide civil services at the former Lincoln Paper & Tissue Facility. The project involves dewatering sludge from a former wastewater lagoon to facilitate future site use by entities like Biofine and Form Energy. Specific tasks include breaching the lagoon wall (opening a 150-ft wide section) and creating a 2.5-acre storage area with a 1% slope and drainage trenches for dewatered sludge. The work is funded by a US EPA Brownfields Clean-Up Grant and requires compliance with federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and Buy American Build America for steel. A mandatory-encouraged site tour is scheduled for April 7, 2026. Bids are due May 4, 2026, with project completion anticipated by July 1, 2026.
Cover Letter, Bid Form, Performance Bond, Qualifications and Experience, Organizational Profile, Staffing and Resource Availability, Experience and Representative Projects, Proposed Project Approach and Schedule, Funding Statement, Cost Breakdown
Personnel qualifications and references (30%), Experience with specific roofing technologies (25%), Project Approach and Schedule (20%), Cost of services (25%)
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Summary
The Town of Lincoln, ME is seeking bids from contractors to provide civil services at the former Lincoln Paper & Tissue Facility.
The project involves dewatering sludge from a former wastewater lagoon to facilitate future site use by entities like Biofine and Form Energy. Specific tasks include breaching the lagoon wall (opening a 150-ft wide section) and creating a 2.5-acre storage area with a 1% slope and drainage trenches for dewatered sludge. The work is funded by a US EPA Brownfields Clean-Up Grant and requires compliance with federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and Buy American Build America for steel. A mandatory-encouraged site tour is scheduled for April 7, 2026. Bids are due May 4, 2026, with project completion anticipated by July 1, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Cover Letter
- Bid Form
- Performance Bond
- Qualifications and Experience
- Organizational Profile
- Staffing and Resource Availability
- Experience and Representative Projects
- Proposed Project Approach and Schedule
- Funding Statement
- Cost Breakdown
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Attachment #1 Lagoon Drawing
- Attachment #2 Certified_payroll_form.xlsx
- Attachment #3 WCB-2B_Fringe_Benefit_Worksheet
REQUIRED STAFFING
5- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Lincoln, ME
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Lincoln?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 4, 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]. For questions, contact Richard D Hall.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Lincoln in ME, 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 Richard D Hall. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Principal in Charge, Project Manager, Roofers, Laborer, Mechanic. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cover Letter, Bid Form, Performance Bond, Qualifications and Experience, Organizational Profile, Staffing and Resource Availability, Experience and Representative Projects, Proposed Project Approach and Schedule, Funding Statement, Cost Breakdown. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Personnel qualifications and references (30%), Experience with specific roofing technologies (25%), Project Approach and Schedule (20%), Cost of services (25%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Lincoln?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Lincoln are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Lincoln regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Appendix A, Appendix B, Attachment #1 Lagoon Drawing, Attachment #2 Certified_payroll_form.xlsx, Attachment #3 WCB-2B_Fringe_Benefit_Worksheet. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Town of Lincoln for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lincoln, ME. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.