Opportunity
Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-031
Sludge Removal Services for City of Hot Springs Southwest Treatment Plant
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
April 27, 2026
Identifier
HS-26-031
NAICS
562119, 562219
The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, is seeking bids for recurring sludge removal services at its Southwest Treatment Plant for the Utilities Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Hot Springs, Purchasing Division (Utilities Department) - Scope of Work: - Contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for sludge removal, transport, and disposal - Sludge removal required every 3-4 weeks, approximately 40,000-60,000 gallons per service - Tanker trucks must connect to a 3-inch camlock fitting - Sludge to be transported and disposed of at either: - Fairwood Pump Station (107 Macon Terrace, Hot Springs, AR) - Regional Wastewater Plant (320 Davidson Drive, Hot Springs, AR) - Contractor must maintain logs of removal (date, gallons, disposal location) - Responsible for any spillage and cleanup per Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) guidelines - Pricing and Contract Details: - Pricing must be per gallon removed, inclusive of all charges - Initial contract term is one year with four optional annual renewals, subject to budget approval and escalation clause - Bidder Requirements: - Certificate of liability insurance (minimum $500,000) - Workers compensation - Business license - Hazardous and toxic substances disclosure - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified service providers
Description
The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, is soliciting bids for sludge removal services at the Southwest Treatment Plant. The contractor must provide tanker trucks capable of connecting to a 3" camlock fitting, transport and dispose of sludge at designated locations, and maintain logs of removal and disposal. The contract is for one year with options for four annual renewals, and pricing should be per gallon removed, inclusive of all charges. Bidders must comply with all terms, conditions, and reporting requirements, including adherence to ADEQ guidelines for spillage cleanup.