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RFP NO. 2441 – PURCHASE OF DEWATERING POLYMERIC FLOCCULANT FOR THE TREATMENT OF WASTEWATERCity CouncilJune 24, 2025Public Works Department RiversideCA.gov2
Treatment Plant Collections SystemBACKGROUNDWQCP services 93,000 customers within the City of Riverside27Million gallonsper day average16,000 sewer manholes 800 miles of gravity sewers
20 wastewater lift stations
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•The Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), operated by Public Works Wastewater Division, provides wastewater collection and treatment for Riverside and nearby communities, including•Edgemont, Highgrove, Jurupa, and Rubidoux. •RWQCP ensures compliance with U.S. EPA’s NPDES Permit by treating wastewater to meet federal water quality standards.. BACKGROUND RiversideCA.gov4
•RFP 2441 was issued by the City Purchasing Division to solicit chemical vendors for Polymeric Flocculant.•Released on January 28, 2025•Evaluation Criteria: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 244115%Qualifications20%Pre-Trial Polymer Testing Result 20%Pricing15%Experience20%Approach and Methodology10%Professional References 3 4
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•The RFP closed on March 18, 2025, with two (2) respondents. •SNF Polydyne, Inc. was found to be the most qualified vendor. •The Purchasing Manager concurs that the recommended action toaward is in compliance with Purchasing Resolution No. 24101, Section508.RFP 2441 – RESULT VV0
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Strategic Priority 4 – Environmental Stewardship•Goal 4.2– Sustainably manage local water resources to maximize reliability and advanced water reuse to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable water to our community.Cross-Cutting Threads STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT5
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That the City Council:1. Approve the purchase of dewatering polymeric flocculant for the treatment of wastewater at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) from SNF Polydyne Inc., of Riceboro, Georgia, in the amount of $1,300,000 per fiscal year for a three-year period from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028, for a total compensation amount of $3,900,000 with the option to extend for two additional one-year term; and,2. Approve an increase in the agreement cost of the optional terms based on the Consumer Price Index or 3%, whichever is greater, to account for the rising material costs in year four and five of the agreement.RECOMMENDATIONS7