Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-066

Hot Springs Solicits Liquid Polymer for Wastewater Sludge Dewatering

The City of Hot Springs is seeking liquid polymer for wastewater sludge dewatering at its wastewater treatment plant. - Government buyer - City of Hot Springs, Arkansas — Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Utilities Department. - Purchasing contact identified: Olivia Thomason, Purchasing Supervisor. - Requested product and quantity - Liquid polymer (also listed as “Liquid Polymer - TC”) delivered in tote bins and priced per liquid pound. - Estimated annual use is approximately 20 totes, or 5,500 gallons, with about 275 gallons per tote; this is an estimate, not a guaranteed quantity. The bid form lists a unit-price quantity of 1. - No part number, OEM, brand, or supplier is named in the materials. - Performance and product requirements - Must be a commercial-grade liquid coagulant compatible with the City’s existing wastewater treatment equipment and meet applicable American Water Works Association standards. - Usage must not exceed 25 pounds per dry ton of sludge; dewatered cake must have at least 16% solids, and solids capture must be at least 97%. - Must be biodegradable and inert, with no metals or contaminants that interfere with wastewater treatment or composting, and must meet the stated physical and chemical specifications. - Qualification and delivery requirements - Provide at least a 10-gallon sample for City testing, a certified product analysis, and a compliance affidavit. - Document at least eight years of the manufacturer’s wastewater-polymer experience and provide references from at least three wastewater treatment plants rated at 10 MGD or greater. Testing results are a significant evaluation factor. - Deliver within seven days after an order, with safe unloading arrangements. Each shipment must include a manifest, Safety Data Sheets, and a Certificate of Analysis. - Term and value - One-year initial term with four additional 12-month terms, subject to annual budget approval; annual renewal may be canceled with 30 days’ written notice. - No contract value is stated in the provided materials.

Description

The City of Hot Springs is seeking bids for commercial-grade liquid polymer under a term contract on behalf of its Utilities Department. The polymer will be used in wastewater sludge dewatering and must meet stated performance and product specifications, including compatibility with existing equipment. Bidders must provide at least 10 gallons for testing and submit product analysis and other required documentation; estimated annual usage is approximately 20 totes, or 5,500 gallons, but this is not guaranteed. The contract is for one year with four additional 12-month terms, subject to annual budget approval.

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