TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the 2025 Bulk Polymer Purchase to Polydyne Inc. in the Amount of $152,250.00
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BACKGROUND:
Polymer is a chemical used at the wastewater treatment plants to dewater biosolids.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On February 13, 2023, the City opened bids for the 2023 purchase of Polymer. Two bids were received and Polydyne Inc. was the low bidder. In addition to the 2023 pricing, the bidders were requested to submit optional second and third-year prices. Polydyne Inc. submitted a third-year bid price of $152,250.00 ($2.450/lb for 55,000 pounds of dry and $1.750/lb for 10,000 pounds of liquid) which is a 2.1% increase from the 2024 price. Staff recommends exercising the 2025 option. Bulk deliveries will be ordered on an as-needed basis.
Funds will be charged to the 2025 Water & Sewer Operating Fund / ESTP / Chemicals (Org 50080802, Object 536108, $152,250.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the award for the 2025 Bulk Polymer contract, in the amount of $152,250.00, on behalf of Polydyne Inc.
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