Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Removal

The City of Yankton is seeking a qualified contractor to remove approximately 1.5 million gallons of liquid sludge from its wastewater treatment plant and transport it to an approved land‑application site for underground disposal. The work must be completed on a tight schedule, with quotes due by early October 2026 and the contract expected to start immediately after the bid deadline. The contractor must provide all required equipment, including tankers, pump‑mixers or portable dredges, and a load stand, and must comply with insurance, licensing, and spill‑response requirements. • Remove ~1.5 M gal of liquid sludge from plant lagoons and haul to designated site (≈12 mi round‑trip). • Supply all labor, equipment (tankers, pump‑mixers or dredges, load stand), and cleanup, including spill response. • Meet a baseline completion date of November 12 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for late performance and additional penalties for volume overruns.