Municipal Sludge Odor-Control Chemical Testing

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a contractor to conduct laboratory-scale jar testing of municipal sludge and evaluate chemical treatments to reduce odor and recommend options for pilot testing.

City of Ann Arbor > Procurement Unit


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Nov 18, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 21, 2026 04:16 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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awarrow@a2gov.org
Submission Instructions
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City of Ann Arbor c/o Customer Service, 301 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Description

The City seeks a consultant or contractor to conduct Phase 1 laboratory-scale jar testing on primary sludge and thickened waste activated sludge. The work includes recommending sampling and characterization procedures; identifying commercially available odor-control chemicals; comparing treatment products, dosages, and contact times against untreated controls; measuring odor reduction; and assessing effects on sludge characteristics and downstream handling. The proposer must provide a testing plan, laboratory results, and a final report with preliminary treatment costs, operational and safety considerations, and recommendations for chemicals, dosage ranges, application methods, monitoring, and success criteria for potential Phase 2 pilot testing. The proposal should include qualifications and resumes for proposed personnel and subcontractors, similar-project experience and client references, a detailed work plan and schedule, and a separately sealed fee proposal. The response package also requires the specified City forms and legal-status information.

Classification Codes
NAICS541380Testing Laboratories and Services
PSCB504Chemical/Biological Studies and Analysis
Smart Codes
wastewater sludge jar testingodor-control chemical evaluationlaboratory sludge characterization
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 28, 2026 05:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
2nd Floor Conference Room; attendance is highly recommended but not mandatory.
Nov 03, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 18, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 30, 2026-Tentative Interviews
Requirements
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  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFP Document.pdfOct 21, 2026 04:13 PM
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