Opening of Bids - Water Treatment Chemicals 2021-2022 - Kemira Water Solution, Inc.

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J.) DRY POLYMER FLOCCULENT A. GENERAL The purpose of this specification is to outline minimum acceptable properties of a polymer at the Bureau of Wastewater in the treatment process. ii. Quantity of the polymer stated in this specification is intended as an estimated usage during a 12 month period rather than an absolute quantity. iii. Polymer is considered a performance product and must meet certain standards due to compliance related issues on the NPDES Permit. iv. Any supplier that has not been previously approved must perform bench testing on any polymer bid to prove the product will meet the standards necessary to ensure permit compliance. When samples are required, such samples shall be delivered or shipped at the vendor's expense to the following name and address: Nancy Clay, 3113 Riverside Dr. South Bend, IN 46628. vi. Samples must be clearly labeled with your company's name, address, and (item number). vii. All samples must be representative of the item bid. viii. All samples will become the property of the City of South Bend, and will not be returned. B. PROPERTIES Products will be a high molecular weight cationic polyelectrolyte, supplied as a micro -bead or in granular form. ii. The product must be completely non -dusting, free flowing and completely soluble in water with a very rapid dissolving rate. iii. Typical Properties Bulk Density 50 lbs. per cubic ft. Particle Size 95% less than l mm H of 1 % Solution 3.5 — 4.5 C. PACKAGING/DELIVERY i. Packaging to be in 50 — 55 lb polyethylene bags. ii. Must be able to guarantee delivery of 9,000 Ibs within 14 calendar days after order placement. iii. Prices must be submitted in cost per pound with freight included. iv. Material to be delivered F.O.B. the Wastewater Treatment plant located at 3113 Riverside Drive, South Bend, IN. 46628.