Cationic Polymer for Waste Water Treatment and Disposal Division

The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Purchasing Division is requesting sealed bids for cationic emulsion polyacrylamide polymer for wastewater treatment operations under ITB A26-0905, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST and mandatory site visits for testing and evaluation scheduled by September 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST.

The polymer conditions anaerobically-digested primary and biological solids from domestic wastewater treatment on belt filter presses at the North and South Wastewater Treatment Plants, with potential secondary use in secondary clarification and sludge thickening. Delivery is in bulk shipments, with typical orders of approximately 25,500 pounds from each plant. The product must meet specific technical requirements: minimum active polymer content of 38%, maximum bulk viscosity of 2,000 cps, flash point greater than 200 degrees Fahrenheit (P-M closed cup), and a specified freezing point. All chemicals must be registered for sale in Louisiana by the Department of Agriculture, registered with the EPA, and meet Louisiana State Law requirements. Vendors must submit product labels, safety data sheets, and EPA registry numbers with their bid or within five days of request.

The contract term is annual with potential extension into second and third years if both parties agree and all prices and conditions remain unchanged. Confirmation of any extension must occur by letter on or before expiration of the current contract period. Payment terms are Net 30 days based on monthly invoices submitted in arrears; F.O.B. is Destination with all freight charges prepaid by the vendor. No guaranteed minimum quantity is specified. Vendors must be registered in the Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system via Munis and provide a completed W-9 Form. The City-Parish reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bids. Contact Justin Sharper at jsharper@brla.gov or 225-389-3136 to schedule site visits. Submit bids to 222 St. Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room 826, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.