Sludge Removal Ques and Resp.docx

QUESTIONS WITH RESPONSES

FY21 SLUDGE REMOVAL/LAND APPLICATION – FA440720Q0014

1. Is there a time frame that each 600,000 gallons needs to be completed within?

Sludge removal shall be required up to 4 times per year, disposing an estimated total of 600,000 gallons of anaerobically digested liquid sludge. The amount of 600,000 gallons of liquid sludge is only an estimate. The actual amount available for removal could be significantly less or more. Liquid sludge shall be removed from both or either of two digesters located at the Scott AFB Wastewater Treatment Plant. Disposal methods shall be land application.

The wastewater treatment plant foreman, NCOIC, or the Infrastructure Superintendent is authorized to place orders for sludge removal. The contractor shall begin work within 10 calendar days of request to remove sludge.

2. Is there a time frame to remove the estimated 600,000+/- gallons at each instance. Eg. 2weeks or a few months per time?

Typically the entire volume of the tank is emptied which is approximately 300,000 gallons. The amount of time it usually takes is a few days depending upon land availability and weather conditions.

3. What is the bid tabulation from previous contract.

The total contract was awarded for $34,680.00