Liquid polymer emulsion

The City of Ukiah in Mendocino County, California, is soliciting bids for a liquid polymer emulsion procurement for its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The Request for Bid (RFB) seeks approximately 10,000 pounds of liquid polymer, specifically seeking Polydyne SW-057, Praestol K144L, or an equivalent product. The polymer must be a water-soluble cationic emulsion capable of treating influent sludge at 3% to 6% concentration and producing cake solids between 26% to 28%. Vendors must provide 275-gallon disposable tote bins and guarantee delivery within 5 working days of receiving a phone or fax order. The bid responses are due by 1:30 p.m. on October 24, 2024, with the contract covering a one-year period from the date of award. The procurement will select the lowest overall bid, with a local vendor preference of 5% up to $2,500. Pricing must be quoted freight off-loaded at designated city locations, excluding state, local, and federal sales and excise taxes.

The solicitation includes specific vendor requirements, such as possessing a current City of Ukiah business license and meeting comprehensive insurance specifications. Vendors must comply with DOT Hazardous Materials regulations and OSHA standards, and agree to indemnify the city with specified insurance coverage conditions. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the local vendor preference suggests some priority for local businesses. The bid does not indicate an exact budget range, but the procurement is for approximately 10,000 pounds of liquid polymer, suggesting a potential contract value dependent on per-pound pricing. No incumbent vendors are listed, and the solicitation does not specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure beyond the delivery and performance specifications for the liquid polymer emulsion.