Description
The City of Richmond Hill is soliciting competitive proposals to perform full‑service sludge removal from its closed wastewater treatment pond. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials to dredge or degrade sludge, dewater it on‑site, and reduce the in‑pond sludge depth to 12 inches or less. The scope includes site preparation, removal of existing aerators, curtains, and fence paneling (with re‑installation where required), dewatering, temporary storage, and final site grading. Payment is unit‑priced per cubic yard of sludge removed, with liquidated damages for late completion and provisions for weather delays. The effort is limited to 150 consecutive days, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference on Aug 21, 2026.
• Scope: Sludge removal (dredging or biological degradation) + dewatering, site prep, equipment removal, final grading.
• Quantity: Estimated 15,000 CY (unit‑price basis).
• Schedule: Start Aug 11 2026, mandatory pre‑bid Aug 21 2026, bid close Sep 11 2026, 150‑day performance window.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference; on‑site power and water must be provided by contractor.
• No performance or payment bonds required; no federal funding.
• Liquidated damages up to $500/day; weather delays compensated.
• Follow‑up Phase II will handle disposal/land‑application of dried sludge.