STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: March 26, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a five-year master agreement for the purchase of liquid polymer for wastewater treatment for the Dallas Water Utilities Department - Polydyne, Inc., only bidder - Estimated amount of $17,632,800.00 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a master agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This master agreement will provide for the purchase of liquid polymer for wastewater treatment for the Dallas Water Utilities Department. Liquid polymer is necessary for the efficient removal of water from the bio-solids (sludge). The water removal assists with the effective transport, conditioning, processing, and disposal of bio-solids. Sludge is a by-product of wastewater treatment.
The Dallas Water Utilities Department provides wastewater treatment services to approximately 1,326,000 customers in Dallas and surrounding communities. The City treats approximately 74 billion gallons of wastewater annually.
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to send out email notifications to vendors registered under relevant commodity codes. To further increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services uses historical solicitation information, the Internet, and vendor contact information obtained from user departments to contact additional vendors.
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