Polymer 2026

The City of Rutland, Vermont is soliciting sealed bids for the supply of granulated polymer for use in its wastewater treatment plant. The bid period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The polymer is required for two processes: Gravity Belt Sludge Thickener and Belt Filter Press. Key requirements include: 1. **Pre-qualification**: Bidders must pre-qualify their products by performing bench tests at the City's facility to ensure performance standards are met. 2. **Delivery**: The polymer must be delivered in 50-pound bags. 3. **Pricing**: Bids will be submitted as a unit price per pound of polymer, which must remain constant throughout the contract period. 4. **Technical assistance**: The successful bidder must provide technical assistance to plant staff in troubleshooting problems that may arise during the use of the selected polymers. 5. **Cancellation**: The City reserves the right to cancel the purchase order if the polymers fail to achieve expected results, with the successful bidder given the opportunity to rectify the issue through technical assistance. Estimated quantities are approximately 75 pounds of polymer per week for the Belt Filter Press and 50 pounds per week for the Gravity Belt Thickener. Bidders must submit their quotations by 4:00 p.m. on June 30, 2026, and the bids will be opened at 4:30 p.m. on July 1, 2026. Bidders are required to provide material safety data sheets for each product and fill out a bid sheet with their unit price, product name, and expected storage life for each process.