This City of Spokane contract calls for the removal (pump‑out), temporary on‑site storage, and subsequent pump‑back of anhydrous ammonia from the Waste‑to‑Energy Facility’s ammonia tank. The work must be performed safely using DOT‑approved tanker trucks and personnel trained in hazardous‑material handling. The City issued an informal request for proposals (IRFP) and evaluated submissions on technical approach, management experience, and price, using a 200‑point scoring system. The award was made on December 7 2022, but the winning vendor is not identified in the available documents. Key points:
• Scope: Complete ammonia pump‑out, storage, and pump‑back services (≈ 21 k lb of ammonia).
• Requirements: Washington‑licensed firm, DOT‑approved equipment, trained drivers, firm‑fixed‑price proposal.
• Evaluation: Technical (40 %), Management (25 %), Cost (35 %).
• Timeline: Proposals due Dec 6 2022; award Dec 7 2022; service expected to start early 2023.