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