Opportunity
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California PlanetBids #RFB-DV-476087
Bulk PolyDADMAC Polymer Supply for Water Treatment Plants
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
RFB-DV-476087
NAICS
325199, 424690
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of bulk Poly (diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) (PolyDADMAC) polymer for use in water treatment plants serving 26 member agencies and approximately 19 million people. - Government Buyer: - Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Water Quality) - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) Approved: - Polydyne Inc. - BASF Corporation - CYTEC - Jenchem, Inc. - Ondeo Nalco Chemical - T Neo Solutions, Inc. - Sweetwater Technologies - Products/Services Requested: - Bulk PolyDADMAC polymer (estimated annual usage: 3,380 tons; projected 10,140 tons over three years) - Must meet ANSI/NSF 60 certification and AWWA Standard B451-23 - Only Metropolitan-approved products from specified OEMs are acceptable - Delivery in single-unit cargo trailers with specified capacities and safety protocols - Certified laboratory reports for product compliance - Additional charges for unloading beyond two hours (per quarter hour) - Notable Requirements: - Strict quality, safety, and certification requirements (ANSI/NSF 60) - Delivery to multiple water treatment plants (Diemer, Jensen, Mills, Skinner, Weymouth) - Bidders must provide supporting documentation (conflict of interest statement, references, business license, etc.) - All costs except sales and use tax must be included; delivery is FOB destination with freight prepaid and absorbed by the contractor
Description
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to furnish and deliver bulk Poly (diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) PolyDADMAC polymer on an as-needed basis to various water treatment plants. The contract duration is three years with two option years, or one year with four optional annual renewals. Bidders must submit pricing and supporting documents electronically by the specified deadline. The bid includes requirements such as FOB destination with freight prepaid and absorbed by the contractor, and prices must include all costs except sales and use tax.