Liquid Polymer for Sludge Handling

The City of Lubbock, Texas, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for Liquid Polymer for Sludge Handling at the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant, with Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 25-18691-YB. This procurement opportunity is open to vendors who can supply specialized liquid polymer used in sludge processing and water treatment operations. The primary objective is to secure a reliable supplier of liquid polymer that meets specific technical and performance requirements for municipal water reclamation processes. Bidders must complete and submit multiple required documents, including a Vendor Acknowledgement Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Similar Projects and Reference Form, and Conflict of Interest disclosure. The bid is due on July 29, 2025, with the solicitation originally posted on July 2, 2025. Prospective vendors must carefully review all attached documents, including Addendum 1 and Addendum 2, which may contain critical supplemental information about bid specifications, requirements, and potential modifications to the original solicitation.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documents, bidders will need to demonstrate technical capabilities, provide references from similar projects, and comply with local and state procurement regulations. The solicitation includes several standard municipal procurement forms that suggest a comprehensive evaluation process, including assessments of vendor qualifications, local business considerations, and potential conflicts of interest. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available materials, the procurement appears to be for an ongoing supply contract for liquid polymer used in municipal water treatment operations. Vendors will likely be required to provide detailed pricing structures, product specifications, and evidence of past performance in similar municipal water reclamation environments. The contract appears to be structured to ensure a reliable, high-quality supply of liquid polymer that meets the technical requirements of the City of Lubbock's water treatment infrastructure.