Request for Proposals No. 2026-044
Aeration Tank Cleaning
Due Date:
Time:
Receipt Location:
March 17, 2026
11:00 AM EST
Electronic Submission (Refer to Section 2)
Union County Procurement and Contract
Management Department
(Note: Follow the submittal instructions in Section 2.2
to electronically upload a proposal package.)
Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit. February 18, 2026. For the
time and location, Refer to page 3 for details.
Procurement Contact:
Juan Rodriguez-Cruz
Procurement Specialist
704.283.3519
Juan.Rodriguez-Cruz@unioncountync.gov
1 NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT ....................................................................................3
2 SUBMITTAL DETAILS ...................................................................................................5
2.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND DELIVERY ADDRESS............5
2.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................5
2.3 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT .......................................................................... 5
2.4 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS.............................................................................................5
2.5 PROPOSAL ADDENDUM ............................................................................................6
2.6 COMMUNICATION.......................................................................................................6
3 PURPOSE.........................................................................................................................6
3.1 COUNTY................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 6
4 SCOPE OF SERVICES ....................................................................................................6
4.1 SCOPE OF WORK SUMMARY .................................................................................................. 6
4.2 SAFETY .................................................................................................................................. 8
4.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 8
5 DETAILED SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ...........................9
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
TERMS OF SUBMISSION ............................................................................................9
DUPLICATE PROPOSALS ..........................................................................................9
PROPOSAL FORMAT.................................................................................................10
SECTION A – COVER LETTER ............................................................................................................. 11
SECTION B – COMPANY BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE .................................................. 11
SECTION C – PROJECT TEAM ..................................................................................................................... 11
SECTION D - METHODOLOGY AND IMPLEMETATION PLAN ................................................................ 12
SECTION F – REFERENCES ................................................................................................................. 12
SECTION G – PRICE FORM................................................................................................................... 12
SECTION H – REQUIRED FORMS ...................................................................................................... 12
6 EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS ........................................... 13
6.1 SELECTION PARTICIPANTS ..................................................................................13
6.2 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................13
6.3 EVALUATION SELECTION PROCESS ................................................................13
6.4 AWARD PROCEDURE ...............................................................................................14
6.5 CONFLICT CERTIFICATION .................................................................................15
7 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS...................................................... 15
7.1 TERMS AND CONDITIONS ......................................................................................15
7.2 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ...........................................................................16
7.3 SUB-CONTRACTOR/PARTNER DISCLOSURE ................................................16
7.4 EXCEPTION TO THE PROPOSAL.........................................................................16
7.5 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL...................................16
7.6 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ...........................................................16
7.7 MINORITY BUSINESSES OR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES ................16
7.8 LICENSES .......................................................................................................................17
7.9 E-VERIFY........................................................................................................................17
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7.10 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE .....................................................................................17
7.11 INSURANCE...................................................................................................................17
7.12 INDEMNIFICATION ...................................................................................................20
8 APPENDIX A – PRICE FORM ...................................................................................... 21
9 APPENDIX B – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION .................................................................. 22
10 APPENDIX C – ADDENDUM AND ANTI-COLLUSION .............................................. 23
11 APPENDIX D – AERATION TANK DRAWINGS ......................................................... 24
12 APPENDIX E – SAMPLE VENDOR PAYMENT NOTIFICATION .............................. 25
13 APPENDIX F – TEMPLATE CONTRACT.................................................................... 26
14 APPENDIX G – STORMWATER MAP ......................................................................... 27
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1 NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT
Union County, North Carolina
Request for Proposals No. 2026-044
Aeration Tank Cleaning
Electronic proposals will be received by the Union County’s Procurement Department via
electronic portal only, until 11:00 AM EST on March 17, 2026. Late submittals will not be
accepted.
Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Water, is soliciting proposals from
experienced and qualified firms to provide Aeration Tank Cleaning Services.
Copies of the solicitation may be obtained from the locations listed below:
1. Download the Proposal Documents from the Union County website:
https://www.unioncountync.gov/departments/bids-procurement/current-bids
2. Download the Solicitation Documents from the State of North Carolina Electronic Vendor
Portal: https://evp.nc.gov (Search County of Union – Filter Solicitation Status Open).
A Non-Mandatory Pre-proposal and Site Visit Meeting: This is a non-mandatory meeting that will
take place on February 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Twelve Mile Creek WRF, 8299 Kensington
Dr. Waxhaw NC 28173. Representatives from Union County Water will be on-hand to give a brief
overview of the project and to answer questions. Attendance at this meeting is strongly
encouraged.
All questions about the meaning or intent of the Proposal Documents are to be submitted in writing
to the Procurement contact person listed on the cover page (Juan.Rodriguez-
Cruz@unioncountync.gov). The deadline for questions is on February 25, at 5:00 PM EST.
Union County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and to make
such selection deemed in its best interest.
Union County reserves the right to award to multiple vendors.
Offerors are required to comply with the non-collusion requirements set forth in the Solicitation
Documents.
Union County encourages good faith effort outreach to Minority Businesses (HUB Certified) and
Small Businesses.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.