Agenda Plus - 17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Polymers from Polydyne, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $120,000. Two Polymers are utilized to coagulate raw water and to dewater millions of wet sludge to form a solid and dispose of in a landfill yearly. (Water Reclamation)

April 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting

Title
17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Polymers from Polydyne, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $120,000. Two Polymers are utilized to coagulate raw water and to dewater millions of wet sludge to form a solid and dispose of in a landfill yearly. (Water Reclamation)

Strategic Priority
Infrastructure

Description

This is to procure a contract for Polymers from Polydyne, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $120,000. The polymer is used by the Water Reclamation Plant to coagulate raw water and to dewater sludge to form a solid, making it easier to handle, dewater, and dispose of in a landfill. Two polymers are being used for raw water treatment and sludge dewatering to remove excess water from the water clarification process. A million pounds of wet sludge is hauled a year to landfill.

The proposal was advertised, opened, and reviewed. The contract term expires on. April 9, 2026 also includes four available renewal options. Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net30 day. The bidders were:

L.B. Polydyne, Inc. (Riceboro, GA) (D) $120,000

A pre-bid conference was not conducted for this bid.

Local Available: No
Total Sent: 312
Total Received: 1

(D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Jacelyn Crumley, Director, Water Reclamation Plants

Financial Impact
Expenditure of $120,000 from Water Resources Fund

Review Comments

Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Polymer
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Note - Polymer