Tender Details
As Australia’s largest water utility, we have an obligation to improve the lives of our customers, communities and environment. We are working towards ensuring that no one is exploited in the provision of goods and services to or on behalf of Sydney Water; that we operate as a sustainable business; and continue to work with our First Nations peoples to protect water and land; and to address inequalities.
From a procurement perspective this means:
-Eliminating the risk of Modern Slavery in our supply chain
-Becoming a Supply Nation member to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity
-Not harming the environment by sourcing recycled, reused or sustainable goods and services
We want to do business with people who share our values. When submitting your tender application please provide an overview of your enterprise’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts.
The purpose of Procurement at Sydney Water is to get the goods, services and facilities it needs, when it needs them and for the right cost. Procurement is a key enabler and contributor to the success of our strategic objectives and fulfilling our vision to create a better life through world-class water services. As our customers rely on us for reliable, high quality services at affordable prices, we partner with an extensive range of suppliers to help us create thriving, liveable and sustainable cities. It’s crucial that we undertake procurement activities ethically and equitably to ensure that the best commercial outcomes are achieved in line with our organisational values and statutory obligations.
***THIS IS NOT A TENDER. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.***
OVERVIEW
Request for Information for Biosolids Management Services
Sydney Water produces around 180,000 wet tonnes of dewatered biosolids per year. Liquid biosolids are also produced at three of Sydney Water's Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRF). Biosolids Management services includes the collection, transport and beneficial use of biosolids from 20 Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRF) and Sydney Water has maintained 100% beneficial use of all biosolids for over 20 years.
Sydney Water is seeking to understand market capability and offering in the supply of biosolids management in two separable portions:
1. Collection, Transport and beneficial use of biosolids (excluding preparation of Biosolids Application Reports (BAR) and soil sampling)
2. Preparation of BARs in accordance with NSW EPA Biosolids Guidelines including soil sampling and testing as required by Sydney Water.
NSW EPA Biosolids Guidelines are currently under review and the future direction of biosolids regulation is very uncertain. Potential regulation of emerging contaminants of concern, primarily PFAS is likely to impact the beneficial use of land applied biosolids due to the introduction of guideline values on PFAS.
The objectives of these services are to:
- achieve 100% compliance with all relevant guidelines, legislation and licenses such as Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and NSW EPA Environmental Guidelines: Use and Disposal of Biosolids Products (NSW Biosolids Guidelines).;
- achieve 100% beneficial use of biosolids;
- beneficially use biosolids in accordance with Sydney Water requirements; and
- work with Sydney Water to maintain current beneficial use markets and develop new opportunities for biosolids use.
PREREQUISITES TO ENGAGE IN THIS RFI (only applicable to Portion 1)
There are some Sydney Water restrictions and minimum requirements in accordance with the NSW EPA Biosolids Guidelines to be considered as part of this RFI. These include:
1. For health reasons, all trucks, trailers and dogs must not transport grain or foodstuffs once biosolids transport has begun.
2. All semi-trailers and truck and dog combinations must have a tarpaulin system that is fully sealed to prevent odour and spills (biosolids are generally 80% water), however baffles are not required. This tarpaulin system must be a safe ground operated system and approved by Sydney Water.
3. Truck and trailer doors must be fully sealed to prevent leaks and extra grain locks are needed for this reason.
4. Some treatment plants have specific routes to and from the plant that must be followed. School curfews also apply at some plants. Collection times for biosolids is generally between 7am and 3pm.
5. Capability to utilise apps and cloud based data capture and transmission packages including capture of GPS data etc.
To provide the required information, please complete the forms below based on which portion/s you are responding to:
PORTION 1: Collection, Transport and beneficial use of biosolids (excluding preparation of Biosolids Application Reports (BAR) and soil sampling)
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XLtRg5105E6xxHGjlxrL6ReC4VSE-x1KiOQvzb1PQTlUMFNGVzZEVk44T1IzTkJNTlEyTUswQUwxTi4u by clicking on the link or copying & pasting the link in your web browser. Questions may be directed to the e-mail address indicated - no phone calls will be accepted.
PORTION 2: Preparation of BARs in accordance with NSW EPA Biosolids Guidelines including soil sampling and testing as required by Sydney Water.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XLtRg5105E6xxHGjlxrL6ReC4VSE-x1KiOQvzb1PQTlUQTY5RVZIQVY0UzM2MEgyRTU4TlpNUVk0Vi4u by clicking on the link or copying & pasting the link in your web browser. Questions may be directed to the e-mail address indicated - no phone calls will be accepted.
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Additional Details / Instructions
To provide the required information, please complete the forms below based on which portion/s you are responding to:
PORTION 1: Collection, Transport and beneficial use of biosolids (excluding preparation of Biosolids Application Reports (BAR) and soil sampling)
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XLtRg5105E6xxHGjlxrL6ReC4VSE-x1KiOQvzb1PQTlUMFNGVzZEVk44T1IzTkJNTlEyTUswQUwxTi4u by clicking on the link or copying & pasting the link in your web browser. Questions may be directed to the e-mail address indicated - no phone calls will be accepted.
PORTION 2: Preparation of BARs in accordance with NSW EPA Biosolids Guidelines including soil sampling and testing as required by Sydney Water.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XLtRg5105E6xxHGjlxrL6ReC4VSE-x1KiOQvzb1PQTlUQTY5RVZIQVY0UzM2MEgyRTU4TlpNUVk0Vi4u by clicking on the link or copying & pasting the link in your web browser. Questions may be directed to the e-mail address indicated - no phone calls will be accepted.
Conditions for Participation
PREREQUISITES TO ENGAGE IN THIS RFI (only applicable to Portion 1)
There are some Sydney Water restrictions and minimum requirements in accordance with the NSW EPA Biosolids Guidelines to be considered as part of this RFI. These include:
1. For health reasons, all trucks, trailers and dogs must not transport grain or foodstuffs once biosolids transport has begun.
2. All semi-trailers and truck and dog combinations must have a tarpaulin system that is fully sealed to prevent odour and spills (biosolids are generally 80% water), however baffles are not required. This tarpaulin system must be a safe ground operated system and approved by Sydney Water.
3. Truck and trailer doors must be fully sealed to prevent leaks and extra grain locks are needed for this reason.
4. Some treatment plants have specific routes to and from the plant that must be followed. School curfews also apply at some plants. Collection times for biosolids is generally between 7am and 3pm.
5. Capability to utilise apps and cloud based data capture and transmission packages including capture of GPS data etc.
