Bid No. 223045 Dewatering, Thickening and Flocculating Polymer

The City of Salem, Oregon, through the Department of Public Works - Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility, is soliciting bids for Dewatering, Thickening, and Flocculating Polymer for Marion County. The procurement seeks three specific polymer types: RDT Polymer (estimated 12,000 gallons), Centrifuge Polymer (estimated 40,000 gallons), and RRWWTF Polymer (estimated 1,500 gallons). Bidders must provide pricing on a per-gallon basis, with the contract award determined by the lowest total bid across all three polymer types. Performance requirements include specific solids capture rates and polymer dosage standards, with the City evaluating polymer efficiency using a formula that considers the cost per ton of dry solids removed. The bid documents specify that delivery must be possible within 48 hours of request, and vendors can submit proposals as either primary or alternate providers. Key dates include a bid opening on May 4, 2022, at 11:00 AM local time, with the contract commencing on July 1, 2022, for an initial one-year term and potential for four additional one-year renewals.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for small businesses or disadvantaged enterprises for this contract opportunity. The current incumbent contractor is ABC Chemicals, Inc., and the bid documents indicate that the existing polymer equipment must be integrated into the new system. Funding for the contract will come from the jurisdictions' utility funds, with the total bid amounts ranging from $752,860.00 to $949,675.00 based on the bid tabulation. The City intends to award the contract to Polydyne, Inc. as the primary provider and Solenis, LLC as the alternate provider. The contract requires firm pricing for the initial one-year term, and the successful bidder must meet comprehensive performance standards. The City reserves the right to obtain polymer from an alternate provider if the primary provider cannot meet delivery or performance requirements, ensuring flexibility and continuity of service for the water pollution control facility.