Sludge Tank Lining

This municipal contract concerns the rehabilitation of a sludge‑blend tank by applying new protective lining. The scope includes a base line‑item price plus unit‑price work for crack‑repair and bughole‑filling, allowing the contractor to bill based on the actual square‑footage of damaged areas. Two firms submitted bids, with Knowles Industrial Services Corporation ultimately awarded the work. The project is a straightforward, specialty‑coating job typical of municipal waste‑water infrastructure maintenance. • Base bid price for the awardee: $81,225 (plus unit‑price adjustments). • Unit‑price rates: $18.25 / sq ft for crack repair; $5.75 / sq ft for bughole filling. • Two competitors submitted proposals, indicating a full and open competitive process.