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6 CITY OF SAN MATEO
RESOLUTION NO. (2024)
APPROVING AN ALTERNATIVE PURCHASING PROCEDURE FOR AN AGREEMENT WITH SNF POLYDYNE FOR
SUPPLY OF LIQUID EMULSION POLYMER
WHEREAS, the Water Quality Control Plant uses Liquid Emulsion Polymer for the dewatering of biosolids; and
WHEREAS, SNF Polydyne provides a custom-blended polymer that has been tested and optimized for the plant’s biosolids; and
WHEREAS, SNF Polydyne is a sole source provider of the custom-blended polymer; and WHEREAS, retesting of polymer blends from other chemical vendors would be a labor-intensive task, requiring additional performance optimization testing; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Municipal Code section 3.60.050 (b) agreements may be awarded without competitive bids if calling for bids would be impracticable, unavailing, or impossible and the City Council sets forth findings designating the reasons; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends approval of the agreement with SNF Polydyne for the supply of Liquid Emulsion Polymer; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS and RESOLVES that:
1. This Council action is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a continuing maintenance activity involving the purchase of supplies and a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potential significant physical impact on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(2); 15378(b)(4)).
2. In accordance with Municipal Code section 3.60.050 (b), calling for bids would be impracticable because:
a) A custom-blended polymer has been tested and optimized for the plant’s biosolids; b) SNF Polydyne is the only provider of this custom-blended polymer; and c) Retesting of different polymer blends would be labor-intensive, requiring additional optimization.
3. The agreement with SNF Polydyne, for the supply of liquid emulsion polymer in the amount not to exceed of $523,018 is approved.
4. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented on behalf of the City.