Anhydrous Ammonia Pump-Out Services

The City of Spokane issued an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP 5975‑23) seeking a vendor to provide complete anhydrous ammonia pump‑out, on‑site temporary storage, and pump‑back services for its Waste‑to‑Energy Facility. The work entails removing roughly 21,000 lb of ammonia from a 60,000 lb capacity tank, safely storing the hazardous material in DOT‑approved tankers, and returning it after maintenance. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, drivers, safety training, and logistics, and must be able to respond within a 7‑day advance notice for pump‑out and less than 24 hours for pump‑back. The solicitation was open to competition, with a due date of 8 Sept 2023, and the contract was awarded to Multistar Industries, Inc on 14 Sept 2023. The award is a firm‑fixed‑price lump‑sum contract; no budget figure was disclosed. • Scope: Hazardous‑material pump‑out, temporary storage, and re‑injection of anhydrous ammonia. • Vendor requirement: DOT‑approved tanker(s), trained drivers, full logistics support. • Procurement: Open competition; award to single vendor (Multistar Industries, Inc). • Timeline: Proposal due 8 Sept 2023, award 14 Sept 2023, work expected to start early November 2023.