Opportunity
North Dakota Bismarck Civic Plus #Biosolids Dewatering Polymer 2027
Bismarck Wastewater Treatment Plant Solicits Dewatering Polymer Meeting Solenis K274FLX Standard
Posted
August 11, 2026
Respond By
November 04, 2026
Identifier
Biosolids Dewatering Polymer 2027
NAICS
325199
The City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Operations is seeking bids for biosolids dewatering emulsion polymers for use at its Wastewater Treatment Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Bismarck, Public Works Utility Operations, Wastewater Treatment Plant - OEMs and Vendors: - Solenis (benchmark OEM, K274FLX polymer) - Other qualified polymer manufacturers and suppliers - Products/Services Requested: - Biosolids dewatering emulsion polymer - Must meet or exceed the performance of Solenis K274FLX - Estimated annual usage: ~8,000 gallons - Delivered in 275-gallon totes; typical order: 10–14 totes - Delivery required within 10 business days of purchase order - Full-scale testing at the facility required prior to bid submission - Technical assistance and operator training - Up to 8 hours of training with initial delivery - Follow-up testing to ensure polymer performance - Service response within 48 hours by experienced technical representatives - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Polymer must be proven equal to or better than Solenis K274FLX in performance and cost per dry ton of biosolids - Vendors must provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and documentation of product approval and performance - No minimum purchase quantity is guaranteed - The contract includes options for two additional one-year extensions - The city may make multiple awards and reserves the right to test other products
Description
The City of Bismarck is seeking cost proposals for dewatering polymer from qualified vendors for use with the City's solid waste processing equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The polymer must meet or exceed the Solenis K274FLX performance and be more economical based on cost per dry ton of biosolids produced. Vendors must comply with all trial, testing, and specifications as noted, and provide bid sheets, safety and technical data sheets, approval documentation, delivery capability, and training/support information. Bids are due by November 3, 2026, and will be publicly opened and reviewed the same day.