ID 639133
Archived
Union County
Owner Reference: 2022-080
Bid Date: 10/25/2022 at 02:00pm
Trades: Sanitation System, Sewer Connection, Septic Tank Contractor, OnSite Sewage Facility (OSSF); Culverts, CIPP liners, Pipeline Contractor: Water Mains, Sewer, and Wastewater/Reclaimed Water Systems, may include Video Camera Inspections, General Engineering Contractor GEC
Union County, North Carolina, through the Union County Water Department, is seeking bids from qualified Companies for the purchase and delivery of Sludge Thickening and Dewatering Polymers in response to this solicitation. Sludge Thickening and Dewatering Polymers 1) Intent: This specification describes requirements for Sludge Thickening and Dewatering Polymers used in Union County wastewater treatment facilities. The polymers proposed for each of the given processes shall meet in-process optimization goals as established by each facility for sludge thickening and cake dewatering. 2) Annual Quantity: Estimated usage for thickening polymer will be ordered on an as needed basis. The estimated annual usage for the Dewatering is unknown at this time. Quantities listed herein represent the County’s estimated requirements for Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Polymers. 3) The County reserves the option to purchase more or less than the respective quantities listed herein at the quoted prices during the contract period. 4) Manufacturer: The Bidder shall state in submitted proposal, the name of the manufacturer and country of origin of the Polymer that the bidder intends to supply. The County must approve any change in source during the life of the contract. 5) Material: The material furnished by the successful bidder to the County shall in all shipments meet specifications guaranteed by the manufacturer in its bid. Material shall be delivered as specified in either bulk shipments or by tote. (primary methods of delivery). All material furnished by the successful bidder throughout the contract period shall be domestically produced from domestic raw materials, without exception. 6) Material Certification: An affidavit from the manufacturer or vendor must be furnished certifying that the polymer submitted for this bid is domestically. produced from domestic raw materials and certifying compliance with all other applicable requirements of these specifications. This certification must be submitted with the bid. Failure to submit proper certification may result in rejection of bid. If a polymer submitted for this bid includes blended materials from non-domestic sources, the bidder shall submit an affidavit that describes the materials used for manufacturer and certifies that the non-domestic constituent meets strict quality control measures and will not impact or vary the quality of material supplied to Union County or impact the availability of product supplied throughout the contract period. The County reserves the right to reject any polymers submitted that contains materials blended from non-domestic sources. 7) Jar and Performance Test Specifications: All polymer bidders shall be required to perform a “jar test” and a batch-scale performance test at each of the following facilities: Twelve Mile WRF, 8299 Kensington Dr., Waxhaw, NC 28173 Polymer bidders may perform jar testing and batch-scale performance testing at Union County (8299 Kensington Dr., Waxhaw, NC 28173). Jar Testing will be available on September 12, 2022 thru September 16, 2022 during the time of 8:00am to 4:30pm. Each supplier is responsible for collecting all the sludge samples required under the supervision of plant personnel. All suppliers wishing to collect samples or schedule on-site performance testing must schedule an appointment with facility staff. Each polymer supplier shall screen their respective products and determine the proper application rate to determine if their product will perform, at a minimum, to the standards of the Facility. Vendors who meet the Jar test requirements will be eligible to participate in the Batch test process. Batch-scale performance testing will take place at Union County (8299 Kensington Dr., Waxhaw, NC 28173) during the period of September 26th thru October 21, 2022 during the time of 8:00am to 4:30pm. Vendors will reserve testing time through Plant Supervisor Jonathan Jordan. It will be the polymer supplier’s responsibility to review the existing feed, storage, mixing and dewatering systems to see that they are compatible with their product. It is suggested that suppliers schedule site visits prior to the plant bench test to familiarize with the current systems at the facility. Union County encourages good faith effort outreach to Minority Businesses (HUB Certified) and Small Businesses. Bid questions will be due by September 20, 2022, at 5:00 PM EST
County of Union NC
Corey Brooks, Senior Procurement Specialist
(704) 283-3683
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Published 08/30/2022 on Construction Bid Source
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