Liquid poly alkylamine

The City of Ukiah has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for liquid polymer alkylamine, specifically seeking approximately 25,000 pounds of Liquid Polymer Clarifloc SW-238, Praestol 193K, or an equivalent product to be used as a coagulant aid at the Ukiah Waste Water Treatment Plant. The procurement is open to suppliers who can provide the chemical in 275-gallon disposable tote bins, with delivery required within 5 working days of receiving a phone or fax order. Bids will be received until 1:30 p.m. on October 24, 2024, at the Purchasing Manager's office located at 411 West Clay Street in Ukiah, California. Potential suppliers must comply with DOT Hazardous Materials regulations and OSHA standards, and possess a current City of Ukiah business license. The evaluation criteria appear to focus on the lowest overall bid, with the contract covering a one-year period from the date of award. Suppliers must ensure product quality, as the city reserves the right to reject and require removal of any product not meeting their standards at the supplier's expense.

The RFB includes a local vendor preference provision that allows a 5% allowance (up to $2,500) for vendors meeting specific Mendocino County business criteria, potentially providing an advantage to local businesses. All pricing must be quoted freight off-loaded at designated city locations and exclude state, local, and federal taxes, with invoices for Water Treatment Plant deliveries being non-taxable. Suppliers must provide comprehensive insurance coverage for the duration of the contract. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local vendor preference could benefit small or local businesses. The procurement does not specify an exact budget range, but the anticipated volume is approximately 25,000 pounds of liquid polymer for the one-year contract period. There is no indication of an incumbent vendor, and the specification appears to be open to equivalent products that meet the technical requirements of Clarifloc SW-238 or Praestol 193K.