08/13/2024 Resolutions 2024-177 RESOLUTION 2024-177
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2024 a Request for Proposals (RFP)was advertised in the
Grand Island Independent to supply Sludge Dewatering Polymer; and
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2024 two (2) proposals were received and opened; and
WHEREAS, Wastewater staff has currently been using the polymer from
Consolidated Water Solutions of Omaha,Nebraska, thus is familiar with its performance; and
WHEREAS,to give a fair comparison of the other submittal from Polydyne,Inc. of
Riceboro, Georgia Wastewater staff (WWTP Operations Engineer and Biosolids Technician)
performed testing on July 18, 2024 with Polydyne, Inc. staff on site using their polymer; and
WHEREAS,the testing revealed that it is an effective product whose performance is
comparable to the polymer we've been using for the last few years; and
WHEREAS,it is requested to award a contract to both Consolidated Water Solutions
and Polydyne,Inc.to provide flexibility to both use the less expensive Polydyne,Inc.product while
holding the Consolidated Water Solutions product in reserve should we need a more substantial
polymer; and
WHEREAS,Consolidated Water Solutions price of$2.20 per pound(including shipping)is
through September 30, 2024, with a cost of$2.25 per pound (including shipping) from October 1,
2024 through June 30,2025, and a cost of$2.31 per pound(including shipping) from July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026.
; and
WHEREAS, Polydyne, Inc. price of 1.65 per pound (including shipping) is from
August 14, 2024 through August 14, 2029.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that the supply of a manufactured polymer from
Consolidated Water Solutions of Omaha, Nebraska and Polydyne, Inc. of Riceboro, Georgia for
supply and services in Sludge Dewatering Polymer for the Belt Filter Press process is hereby
approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, August 13, 2024.
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Attest:
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Granere, City Clerk