Cationic Dewatering Polymer – Bull Hide WWTP

The City of Waco is requesting bids for liquid cationic dewatering polymer in 275-gallon intermediate bulk containers for the Bull Hide Wastewater Treatment Plant under RFB 2026-044, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time and questions due August 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.

The scope encompasses furnishing and delivery of cationic dewatering polymer with an estimated annual quantity of approximately 1,500 gallons. Bidders must provide complete delivery services including transportation, unloading, and liftgate service when requested, plus technical assistance. Pricing must be submitted on a per-delivered-gallon, F.O.B. destination (Waco, Texas) basis, excluding federal excise tax and Texas state sales tax. Bidders may offer early payment discounts and may submit alternate bids with justification; all prices must remain firm unless submitted as alternates.

Contractors must carry proof of insurance including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and business automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Bidders must comply with Texas state certification requirements regarding energy company boycotts, firearms discrimination, Israel boycotts, and foreign terrorist organization status.

The City will award to the lowest responsible bidder unless best value considerations apply. The bid opening is scheduled for August 21, 2026 at 11:01 a.m. via Zoom video conferencing, with an anticipated award decision by September 20, 2026. Contract term is not specified.

Bids must be submitted through the City's e-Procurement portal (Euna/Bonfire) or by physical delivery to the Purchasing Services Office; fax and email submissions will not be accepted.