Dry organic polymer

The City of Tampa Water Department is soliciting bids for Dry Organic Polymer through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 24-P-01354, seeking approximately 125,000 pounds of polymer for water treatment processes at the Hillsborough River Treatment Plant. The procurement specifically targets a dry organic polymer to be used as a coagulant aid with ferric sulfate for conventional and Actiflo treatment schemes designed to remove natural organic matter in potable water production. Only pre-qualified manufacturers or authorized distributors whose products have been previously tested and approved through bench-top jar and pilot testing are eligible to bid. Currently, only four specific products are deemed acceptable: Polydyne Clarifloc C-3223, Ciba Magnafloc LT 22s, Kruger Hydrex 3621, and 3f Chimca Americas Sedifloc 403C. Bidders must provide NSF certification documentation, an emergency contingency plan, and an emergency spill response plan. Bids are due by 1:30 pm on Monday, November 18, 2024, with the contract period spanning two years from the effective date and potential for one additional two-year renewal.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Women/Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation, requiring bidders to complete detailed documentation tracking subcontractor solicitations and utilization. The City of Tampa has established comprehensive guidelines promoting diversity in procurement, with specific categorizations for Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and Woman-owned Business Enterprises across various industry sectors. Bidders must submit a Good Faith Effort Compliance Plan and Letter of Intent documenting potential subcontractor engagement within ten working days of bid opening. The department has established a budget of $200,000.00 for this procurement, with pricing to be evaluated based on performance and technical specifications. The successful vendor must provide a free-flowing granular or powder polymer that can be easily dissolved in water to produce a 0.25% to 1.0% solution, and must demonstrate potable water treatment approval.