The City operates a composting facility that processes sewage sludge from two interconnected wastewater treatment plants into soil conditioner / mulch for wholesale. Maintaining continuous operations is necessary to comply with wastewater permit standards and to protect public health. The facility processes sewage sludge 7 days / week, 10 hours / day. The City utilizes ground yard waste, whole tree woodchips, sawdust, straw, logs, and ground wood waste as bulking agents to process sewage sludge. Current bulking agent on-site is available for inspection by the bidders
As part of its continuing program to optimize the beneficial use of community residuals and economy of operations, the City wishes to acquire services