20008-A26-0905-3.pdf

This is Addendum No. 3 to a competitive sealed bid solicitation issued by the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish Purchasing Division for cationic emulsion polyacrylamide (cationic EPAM) polymers for wastewater treatment operations. The addendum implements critical date changes to the procurement timeline: products approved for additional testing must be delivered to South WWTP (2850 Gardere Lane) by October 2, 2026; testing will be completed with final addenda issued by October 16, 2026; and the bid opening has been moved to October 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST (originally scheduled for October 14, 2026). Bidders are required to denote the manufacturer of the polymer they submit and will be required to provide a signed affidavit certifying the manufacturer. The cationic EPAM polymers are intended for conditioning domestic wastewater sludge for dewatering at the North and South Wastewater Treatment Plants. The contract is structured as an annual agreement with no guaranteed minimum quantity, allowing for flexible purchasing based on operational needs, with potential extension into second and third years by mutual agreement if all prices and conditions remain unchanged.

The addendum emphasizes that all bidders must acknowledge receipt of this document by signing and returning it to the Purchasing Division prior to the new bid opening date. Bidders who have already submitted proposals and wish to revise their original bids based on this addendum must submit changes in an envelope marked with the file number (26-000905), bid opening date, and time. The procurement specifies that vendors must register in the City-Parish Vendor Self-Service system and submit a completed W-9 Form. All products must meet technical specifications including minimum 38% active polymer content, maximum bulk viscosity of 2,000 cps, and flash point greater than 200 degrees Fahrenheit, with registration required from both the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and EPA. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to various locations throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, and pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 60 days with payment terms of net 30 days.