REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: RICK STAGGS, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
CORY ASHER, Wastewater Manager - Certified
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
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Approve a cooperative purchase agreement with SNF Polydyne, Inc., for the purchase of Cationic Polymer in the amount of $3,700,000 per year plus annual consumer price index increases, for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File 12303012) (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve a cooperative purchase agreement with SNF Polydyne, Inc,, for three years, for the purchase of Cationic Polymer not to exceed $3,700,000 per year plus annual Consumer Price Index increases.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) utilizes Cationic Polymer for sludge thickening, an essential part of our wastewater treatment process. The Wastewater Management Division has identified a cooperative purchase agreement that will be authorized through a competitively solicited cooperative procurement process administered by the City of Livermore, California.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno’s RWRF operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, reclaiming wastewater for beneficial use in the city and surrounding areas. The facility currently processes about 58 million gallons of wastewater daily. Cationic Polymer, a chemical used in wastewater biosolids processing, reduces the liquid percentage in biosolids, thereby lowering disposal costs for the City.
In the past, RWRF has purchased Cationic Polymer by using other municipality’s contracts providing the City the best value. City of Livermore and SNF Polydyne, Inc., successfully executed an agreement with a contract effective date of September 27, 2023 through September 30, 2026. The Cationic Polymer will be purchased through a competitively solicited cooperative purchase agreement with the City of Livermore, California. Purchases will not exceed $3,700,000 per year plus annual Consumer Price Index increases. Utilizing the cooperative agreement was determined to be the most cost-effective method and overall best value for obtaining Cationic Polymer for the City of Fresno’s RWRF.
The Purchasing Division has approved this contract and recommends Council to approve. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This is not a project for the purposes of CEQA pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 1578(b)(5), as if is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not applicable. The City is using a cooperative purchase agreement for this purchase.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. This Project is located in Council District 3, but the benefits are citywide. Appropriations for this Project are included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Wastewater Management Division’s Operating Budget, and future purchases will be included in future fiscal year budgets.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Cooperative Purchase Agreement
Attachment 2 - SNF Polydyne, Inc. Contract #4254
Attachment 3 - Original Livermore Requirements for Product