Detroit Biosolids Contract to be Re-Opened to allow Changes, New Proposers

During the Director's Oral Report at the January 11, 2012 Special Water Board Meeting, DWSD Director Sue McCormick reported that the Department has decided to reopen the submittal process for the biosolids contract (PC-781) for a period of 45 days, beginning January 18, 2012. 

The Director indicated that DWSD would allow new proposals, corrections to existing proposals, and permit teams to change or substitute their lineup based on recent decisions of the Water Board.

The Department will receive new and revised proposals by March 5, 2012. Existing teams will be contacted by the Department.  Look for additional details on DWSD's procurement page (here).

The Director also reported that DWSD will expand the evaluation committee to include representative from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. These representatives, who were not disclosed, will be required to sign confidentiality agreements and not have any connection to any of the proposing teams.  

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