The Wastewater Treatment Plant uses polymer to aid in the dewatering of biosolids in the treatment process. Public Works has requested bids for this polymer in an attempt to ensure the best possible price for this product. The subject bid and contract award is for an estimated 78,000 pounds of dry polymer in year one, with the option to renew for up to three years upon mutual agreement. The actual amount may vary from year to year.

The City Council may: 

• Approve the contract award for the wastewater plant chemical - dry polymer to Atlantic Coast Polymers, Inc.; or,
• Reject all bids and not award the chemicals contract.

There are sufficient funds in the FY14 Chemical Supply Budget for the purchase of the Wastewater Plant Chemicals – Dry Polymer. Staff advertised for bids on August 15 and August 22, 2013 and received them on August 27, 2013, as follows:

Participant	Price/lb	Total Bid Price Per Year
Atlantic Coast Polymers, Inc.	$1.689	$131,742.00
SNF Polydyne	$1.75	$136,500.00
KubWater Resources, Inc.	$1.78	$138,840.00
Brenntag Pacific, Inc.	$2.46	$191,880.00

Staff recommends Council award the wastewater plant chemical bid for polymer to Atlantic Coast Polymers, Inc. in the amount of $1.689 per pound with the option for renewal up to three years upon mutual agreement.