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Millersville to re-bid biosolid hauling after contractor declines extension; council expects higher rates
Summary
Council authorized advertising for bids on the borough's biosolid hauling contract after Denali declined a contract extension; officials said bids are likely to be substantially higher and estimated new rates in the $60–$70-per-ton range.
The Millersville Borough Council authorized advertising for bids on the borough’s biosolid hauling and management contract after the current contractor declined an extension the borough had previously approved.
Borough Manager Rebecca told council that Denali, the existing contractor, informed the borough it would not accept the previously-agreed extension because the rate was too low. “They came back to us and said, actually, we don't wanna do an extension of the contract because that wasn't enough money,” Rebecca said.
Public Works staff told council they expect new contract bids to be “between $60 and $70 a ton,” a substantial increase from the borough’s prior contracted rate of about $43.09 per ton. The borough plans to re-open the contract to competitive bids and hopes to return a contract for council consideration in late July or August.
Council members approved a motion to authorize advertising the contract. Officials emphasized the importance of the service and noted biosolids are sent to farms for reuse; Public Works staff said the rebid is necessary because the contractor would not accept the previously-budgeted extension.
Officials warned the new contract could carry a significantly higher cost to the borough’s wastewater operations once bids are received and recommended council review the bids when they are returned.
