Polymer Product Delivery for Centrifuge Dewatering

Clackamas County's Water Environment Services (WES) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 2022-34 for Polymer Product Delivery for Centrifuge Dewatering, seeking a vendor to supply bulk and tote polymer products for processing approximately 3,000 dry tons per year of mixed primary and waste-activated, anaerobically digested biosolids. The procurement requires vendors to provide dewatering polymers with specific requirements including activity level, charge type, physical form, and packaging. Proposals were due by May 31, 2022, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with the resulting contract set to commence in July 2022 and run through June 30, 2027, with an option for one additional five-year renewal. Evaluation criteria will focus on the proposer's qualifications, ability to meet the Scope of Work, and annual projected cost. The RFP specifically seeks two types of polymer products: Dewatering Emulsion Polymer (estimated 350,000 pounds annually) and Thickening Emulsion Polymer (estimated 100,000 pounds annually). Pricing adjustments may be requested twice per year, with a maximum 10% increase per adjustment period.

The county encourages proposals from Minority, Women, Veteran, and Emerging Small Businesses, demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. Previously qualified polymers are identified in the RFP, with alternative products requiring successful field testing prior to contract award. The county has indicated an intent to award the contract to Polydyne, Inc., subject to successful contract negotiations, with a seven-calendar day protest period for unsuccessful proposers. The contract opportunity is specifically limited to Clackamas County, Oregon, and the city of Oregon City. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the estimated annual polymer quantities suggest a substantial procurement value. The RFP includes a comprehensive pricing structure with unit prices per gallon and per pound for each polymer product, allowing vendors to provide total prices based on the estimated annual quantities.