SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize an increase to purchase order to Polydyne, Inc. of Riceboro, GA, for Polymer, in the amount of $200,000.00, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount from $500,000.00 to $700,000.00 through the term of the contract, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On June 2, 2022, Council approved a purchase order to Polydyne, Inc., for polymer in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00 in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(a) Single Source. The polymer is used to thicken biosolids and reduce the amount of water in the final dewatered cake, thereby reducing sludge hauling and disposal costs at the city of Clearwater’s Water Reclamation Facilities. Biosolids must be processed daily at all three facilities to meet permit requirements.
Currently the Anaerobic Digester (AD) is offline at the Marshall Street facility. The higher rate of polymer consumption is primarily due to AD construction delays. Without the normal digested solids reduction (around 40%) the volume leaving MS WRF has doubled. An additional $200,000.00 is anticipated to be needed until the end of contract June 30, 2023, allowing Public Utilities to re-bid this item.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY23 are available in various Public Utilities operating cost centers, cost code 551700 Bulk Chemicals.