CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Option Year One to Contract 21-252, Liquid Cationic Emulsion Polymer for Centrifuge Dewatering, to Polydyne Inc. for an amount not to exceed $186,630.50
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DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities
SUBMITTED BY: Darrell Blenniss, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
City Council awarded Contract 21-252 to Polydyne Inc. on November 2, 2021 for a two-year term from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023, with two, one-year options to extend.
The purpose of this contract is to supply liquid cationic emulsion polymer for use at the City’s Springbrook Water Reclamation Center (SWRC). This polymer is used in the centrifuges to dewater residual solids from the wastewater treatment process.
DISCUSSION:
During the original term of the contract, Polydyne provided good service and met all contract requirements, including:
• Polymer quality
• Timeliness of deliveries
• Availability for consultation regarding product
Based upon the vendor’s performance, the Water Utilities recommends extending the contract for the first option year. Polydyne has agreed to maintain the rates and terms provided for under the contract.
The term of the first option year is January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, with one, one-year option remaining on the agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP: N/A
Liquid emulsion polymer cost is expensed to the salt and chemical account listed below . A total of $228,590 is included in the FY2024 budget for biosolids dewatering. The requested award is within the budget.
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Account Number |
Fund Description |
Total Budget Amount |
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41251530-541409 |
Water Utility Fund |
$482,490 |