20008-A26-0905-4.pdf

This is Addendum No. 4 to a sealed bid solicitation issued by the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish Purchasing Division for cationic polymer products used in wastewater treatment and disposal operations. The addendum, dated October 16, 2026, identifies approved products for bidding across four line items: Item 1 (South WWTP Screw Press), Item 2 (South WWTP Gravity Belt Thickener), Item 3 (North WWTP Belt Press), and Item 4 (North WWTP Gravity Belt Thickener). Approved vendors include SNF/Polydyne Inc. and Optimal Water Technologies, LLC, with specific product codes listed for each application. The bid opening is scheduled for October 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST. Bidders who have already submitted proposals and wish to revise their bids based on this addendum must return changes prior to the bid opening date. All bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signature and return it in accordance with solicitation provisions.

This addendum represents an update to an annual contract for cationic emulsion polyacrylamide polymers meeting specified technical requirements, including minimum 38% active polymer content and maximum bulk viscosity of 2,000 cps. The contract includes no guaranteed minimum quantities, with purchases based on operational needs at the North and South Wastewater Treatment Plants. Pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 60 days, with payment terms of net 30 days. The City-Parish reserves the right to award items separately, in groups, or on an all-or-none basis. Vendors must be registered in the City-Parish Vendor Self-Service system and provide completed W-9 Forms, along with product labels, safety data sheets, and EPA registry numbers. Federal compliance requirements include Davis-Bacon Act provisions, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, debarment certification, and cybersecurity training mandates. The contract may be terminated for cause or convenience with 30 days written notice.