Polymer

The Township of Wayne, New Jersey, is seeking to award a contract for polymer supply to support sludge conditioning operations at the Mountain View Water Pollution Control Facility, with solicitation number 2412 issued on May 11, 2026, and responses due by May 22, 2026. The solicitation categorizes polymer requirements into three performance-based categories—Gravity Belt Thickening (Category A), Settling Return Activated Sludge (Category B), and Settling Primary/Waste Activated Sludge (Category C)—each with specific technical benchmarks, including minimum thickened sludge solids of 6%, a solids capture rate of at least 95%, and feed rates between 80–120 gpm. Vendors must submit unopened polymer samples, complete a detailed technical questionnaire covering molecular weight, viscosity, and pH, and provide a Material Safety Data Sheet along with emergency contact information. All polymers must be synthetic, high molecular weight, water-soluble, non-toxic, non-corrosive, dust-free, and free-flowing, with a shelf life of 18 to 24 months. Testing and performance validation must occur at the facility at the vendor’s expense, using the Initial Settling Velocity test for Categories B and C, and cost-per-dry-ton efficiency for Category A, with no minimum purchase guaranteed and quantities subject to change under state regulations. The contract is structured under a trade-off evaluation methodology, allowing award to the bidder offering the most advantageous combination of price and technical performance rather than the lowest price alone, consistent with New Jersey procurement law. Vendors must comply with New Jersey’s Right to Know Act, ensuring all containers are labeled with chemical names, CAS numbers, and the five predominant substances or trade secret registry identifiers. Additional compliance obligations include adherence to HIPAA for handling protected health information, certification under OFAC sanctions regulations regarding Russia and Belarus, affirmation of non-collusion, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state affirmative action requirements. Vendors must disclose ownership details for any party holding 10% or more interest and submit sworn certifications attesting to the accuracy of all information provided. No FOB terms are specified, but all deliveries and performance must occur at the Mountain View facility, with a contract term of up to two years, potentially extendable by one additional year. Submission must occur exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal, with no paper or alternative electronic submissions accepted, and all