RFB for Supply and Deliver y of Cationic Polymer Emulsion

The City of Merced’s Wastewater Treatment Facility is seeking sealed competitive bids to supply and deliver cationic polymer emulsion (a water‑treatment chemical) on a recurring basis. The contract covers delivery of approximately eight 230‑gallon totes each month, with strict forklift‑access requirements, mandatory Certificate of Analysis on each shipment, and a rapid‑response delivery window (standard 3 working days, emergency 24 hours). Bidders must hold a valid City of Merced business license, provide an all‑inclusive unit price (FOB Merced, tax included), and carry required insurance and spill‑mitigation responsibilities. The award will be a base‑period contract through June 30 2028 with an optional one‑year extension subject to CPI adjustments. • Product: Cationic polymer emulsion (for de‑watering equipment). • Delivery: ~1,840 gallons/month (≈ 8 × 230‑gal totes), forklift‑accessible, with COA per delivery. • Contract term: Base period ending 30 Jun 2028; optional 1‑year extension to 30 Jun 2029. • Mandatory requirements: City business license, non‑collusion affidavit, $1 M liability insurance, workers’ comp, spill‑cleanup liability.