Liquid Polymer for Sludge Handling for SEWRP

The City of Lubbock, Texas, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for liquid polymer to be used in sludge handling operations at the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant (SEWRP), located in Lubbock. The procurement seeks a supplier capable of providing approximately 48,000 pounds of liquid polymer annually, with delivery anticipated every 20 to 30 days via bulk tank truck. Mandatory jar testing is scheduled for January 20 and 21, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with vendors required to demonstrate product specifications including 80% cationicity, 41% active polyacrylamide, specific gravity of 1.01-1.05, and density of 8.5-8.6 lb/gal. The bid responses are due by January 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST, with the successful bidder expected to be the manufacturer of the liquid polymer and provide comprehensive technical support, including quarterly site visits and one-business-day telephone response time. Evaluation criteria will encompass plant performance, cost-effectiveness, and reference checks, with the contract term set for three years and pricing subject to mutual written consent for adjustments.

The solicitation appears to include local preference provisions under Texas Local Government Code 271.9051, which may provide advantages to bidders with a principal place of business within Lubbock city limits. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Insurance Affidavit, demonstrating compliance with local government procurement regulations. The City reserves the right to award to a local bidder whose bid is within five percent of the lowest received bid if additional economic development opportunities are identified. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating $1 million in Commercial General Liability, $1 million in Automobile Liability, and Statutory Workers Compensation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the draft bid tabulation from a previous solicitation indicates a potential contract value around $82,080.00 for the full quantity, though actual expenditures may vary based on operational needs.