Liquid Polymer for Hamlin Water Reclamation Facility

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for a Term Contract (Y23-1005) to procure liquid polymer for the Hamlin Water Reclamation Facility. The procurement is specifically for a coagulant to be used in wastewater treatment, with a focus on thickening waste activated sludge through a Gravity Belt Thickener (GBT) application. Bidders are required to complete mandatory pre-bid bench and full-scale testing between April 3 and May 16, 2023, with electronic submissions due by 4:00 PM local time on May 30, 2023, through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The polymer must process approximately 125,000 gallons of waste activated sludge per day, reducing it to 35,000 gallons of thickened sludge, with a required minimum quality of 3% Total Solids Product at >98% capture. Evaluation criteria include performance capabilities, including throughput of 250-450 gallons per minute and solids concentration range of 0.7 to 1.3 total solids. The contract will have an initial one-year term with potential for four additional one-year renewals, and will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder providing the best value to the county.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in the procurement documents. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and testing requirements. Potential bidders must email Megan Miller at megan.miller@ocfl.net by March 29, 2023, at 5:00 PM to schedule mandatory testing, with failure to attend resulting in disqualification from the bidding process. Technical support for the OpenGov platform is available via chat, email (support@procurenow.com), or phone (1-855-680-4747) during Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm EST. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract involves ongoing procurement of liquid polymer for wastewater treatment at the Hamlin Water Reclamation Facility in Orlando, Florida. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including technical data sheets and testing certification forms, to demonstrate compliance with the county's stringent performance requirements.