Specifications include, but are not limited to: LIQUID WASTEWATER BIOSOLIDS HAULING The City of Idaho Falls Sewer Division requests bids to haul and spread wastewater biosolids (sewage sludge) as indicated in these Contract Documents. The City will load the liquid wastewater biosolids into the Hauler’s trucks at the designated location at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Hauler shall haul the liquid wastewater biosolids to the fields designated by the Sewer Superintendent or his representative and in a manner which conforms to these Specifications. TRUCKING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Hauler shall supply tanker truck(s), together with a driver/operator for each truck, capable of hauling liquid wastewater biosolids from the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to designated fields in the area in a manner that prevents leaking or spilling of the liquid wastewater biosolids onto highways, streets, roads, or other land surfaces or waterways not approved for biosolids application or disposal. Hauler will be liable for any and all costs (including clean-up costs and/or fines) associated with any spills from Haulers equipment. Trucks shall be equipped with a spreader that is capable of uniformly spreading the liquid wastewater biosolids over the entire width of the truck at variable controlled application rates. The application rates will vary based on the agronomic rate for each field, as directed by the Sewer Superintendent or his designated representative. Hauler to provide DOT Certified trucks. Copies of the DOT certification are due upon award of the Contract. DOT Certifications to be provided shall be in a form to show the VIN numbers such that the City can verify the certification with the trucks used. Trucks do not require placards to haul liquid wastewater biosolids. The Hauler shall provide all maintenance, fuel and parts for the trucks and spreaders and keep them in good working order. The Hauler shall provide the City with a fully-loaded weight and an empty weight from certified scales for each tanker employed under this Contract. The City reserves the right to require Hauler to replace any vehicle not performing satisfactory work.
