The Johnson County is seeking a general contractor to provide lagoon biosolids clean out services on an as-needed basis. The contractor will be responsible for managing the cleanout, transport, land application, sampling, and analyzing of Class B biosolids from lagoon cells. The contractor will also be required to develop and conduct a farmer outreach program to promote positive experiences and continued participation by local farmers/landowners. The contract term is for 12 months, with the option to renew for up to 5 years. The contractor will be paid based on actual dry tons of biosolids applied.
Some key requirements for the contractor include:
- Providing all necessary labor, equipment, containers, materials, cleanup, permits, land agreements, supervision, sampling, analysis, record keeping, and reports
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the safety of persons or property
- Providing adequate housekeeping activities to minimize off-site odors, spillages, noise, and unsightly practices
- Repairing any damages that occur as a result of biosolids removal, transport, or land application activities
- Submitting a detailed plan of operations, including a project schedule, key representatives, land application agreements, and descriptions of the land application site(s)
- Providing cost proposals based on the attached form (Form 7)
The contractor will be selected based on their experience, qualifications, and cost proposal.