Bid guide
How to bid on water removal and system maintenance for Dutchess County
What Dutchess County is buying
Dutchess County Department of Public Works is seeking an as-needed contractor to pick up and dispose of water with trace petroleum from oil/water separator holding tanks serving bus and truck washing operations. The work also includes maintenance of the associated systems.
This is a formal Request for Bid, listed as RFB-DCP-70-26. The contract term and options are described in RFB Section 6.2.
Key dates and the deadline
Questions are due November 9, 2026. The bid deadline is November 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. The stated deadline is the cutoff for submitting a response.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit firms that handle removal and disposal of water with trace petroleum and maintain related oil/water separator systems.
The County requires the work to be done by personnel employed directly by the awarded contractor. A firm should assess whether it can perform the work with its own on-staff employees.
How to access and respond
Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is needed to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.
Review the solicitation documents and any addenda, then submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs before November 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Prepare a clear, responsive bid
Read the full RFB, including Section 6.2, and check for addenda before preparing your response. Use the question period to clarify points that affect your pricing or ability to perform, and submit questions by November 9.
Explain how your firm will handle the requested pickup, disposal, and system maintenance using directly employed staff. Follow the RFB’s requested format and provide each required item, so the County can evaluate your bid against its instructions.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from County of Dutchess; the original posting controls.