Project Information

Bid Title

RFB 25-26-39 Annual Contract for Disposal of Class B Biosolids

Issuing Agency

City of Visalia

Location

California

Published Date

Mar 11, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFB 25-26-39 Annual Contract for Disposal of Class B Biosolids Deadline: 04/16/2026 @ 2:00pm The City of Visalia is seeking bids from qualified disposal facilities to provide disposal services of Class B biosolids generated by the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility. The disposal facility shall ensure management of biosolids in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulatory requirements and must maintain a valid Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. The initial contract shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the City's option and upon mutually agreeable terms, be renewable annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods. For more information click here .

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Purchasing Division

March 11, 2026

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS

RFB 25-26-39

ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR

DISPOSAL OF CLASS B BIOSOLIDS

SEALED BIDS will be received by the Purchasing Division located at 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, California 93291, until

2:00 p.m. PT, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, for an annual contract for the disposal of Class B biosolids generated by

the Visalia Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).

The City of Visalia is seeking bids from qualified and permitted facilities for the acceptance and disposal of Class B

biosolids. The WRF produces approximately 7,000 to 10,000 tons of Class B biosolids annually. The disposal facility

shall ensure management of biosolids in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulatory requirements and

must maintain a valid Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.

The initial contract shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the City’s option and upon mutually agreeable

terms, be renewable annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods. Bids are being sought from vendors

who have a proven record of experience in providing the services required by this Invitation to Bid.

OBTAIN SPECIFICATIONS & BID/CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: All documents may be requested from the office of

the Purchasing Division, 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, CA 93291 by telephone (559) 713-4334, or by email:

purchasing@visalia.gov. These documents will be emailed when possible if they do not exceed our email capacity.

Documents may also be downloaded from BidNet by registered users (registration information included with this

notice).

NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held at 11:00 a.m. PT on

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 via TEAMS. Bidder attendance is encouraged but not required. Time will be set aside during

the meeting for vendors to ask questions about the project and contract requirements. To obtain the TEAMS link or call-

in instructions, please email your contact information to purchasing@visalia.gov.

QUESTIONS: Direct questions in writing to the Purchasing Division via email: purchasing@visalia.gov. Questions must

be received by Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

THE CITY HEREBY AFFIRMATIVELY ENSURES that Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business

Enterprises (DBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this notice. Individuals and/or

entities submitting bids/proposals to the City of Visalia will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age,

religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information,

marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status in any

consideration leading to the award of contract.

No qualified disabled person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits

of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that receives or benefits from Federal

financial assistance.

Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions: On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order

N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic

Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as

any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of

Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting

prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s

bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for

termination by the State.

The City of Visalia reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

707 W. Acequia Ave • Visalia, CA 93291

P 559.713.4334 W visalia.gov

Bid Net Registration Instructions (optional)

The City of Visalia utilizes a regional bid notification system created exclusively for the Purchasing Department within

the area. This system allows the City of Visalia to post all information needed by vendors regarding bids, quotes

(informal), request for proposals, construction notices, addenda and awards.

By establishing one centralized bidding and registration system, vendors will now have a single point of contact for

business opportunities throughout our region. The system will save the City of Visalia (and our vendors) time and

money by reducing printing, postage and mailing costs. All vendors who wish to do business with the City of Visalia

are asked to register on this new system.

Vendors may register online by visiting www.bidnetdirect.com/california/cityofvisalia.

Registration options are the following:

Option #1 is paid registration. This option emails notification of all bids and addendums from all participating

agencies. This option also allows the vendor to view award information and any other information that is posted.

Monthly and yearly pricing options are available.

Option #2 is free registration. This allows the vendor to login and search (by agency) all bids, addenda, award

information, and any other information that is listed.

If you are already registered on this system, you do NOT have to register again.

The City of Visalia looks forward to providing you with more bid information, less paperwork and simplifying the entire

bid, proposal and quote processes for everyone involved. We appreciate your cooperation and welcome your

participation. Should you have any questions regarding this new system or registration, please call BidNet at (800)

835-4603 or call the City of Visalia Purchasing Division at (559) 713-4334, email purchasing@visalia.gov or visit our

website at visaliapurchasing.org.

Sincerely,

Purchasing Division

707 W. Acequia Ave • Visalia, CA 93291

P 559.713.4334 W visalia.gov

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