Title
Wastewater Treatment Polymers
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of polymers for a term through August 31, 2024 to the following:
‒ Polydyne Inc.,
‒ Solenis LLC, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to five, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Joseph Lockler, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ These contracts will provide polymers which remove solids from liquids during the treatment process at Charlotte Water’s five wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).
§ On January 26, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Polydyne Inc. and Solenis LLC were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders, per WWTP and polymer type.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $2,800,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; or (b) there are no SBEs or MBEs certified to perform the scope of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget