Supply of Polymer Flocculants

This bid seeks a qualified supplier to furnish and deliver biosolids conditioning chemicals for a one-year period, with an optional one-year extension. The selected contractor will supply dry and emulsion-grade synthetic, high molecular weight, water-soluble cationic polymers designed specifically for wastewater treatment applications. Products must demonstrate equivalent or superior performance to the specified Polydyne Clarifloc formulations through on-site testing.

The polymers will support multiple process stages, including secondary settling, thickening of waste activated sludge (WAS), and dewatering of blended primary and secondary biosolids using Alfa Laval-Sharples centrifuges. Estimated annual polymer usage totals approximately 148,400 pounds. The contract emphasizes consistent product quality, rapid delivery, technical support within 24 hours, and ISO 9000-certified laboratory testing and reporting.

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) owns and operates a Solid Waste complex in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, NJ, known as the Howard F. Haneman Environmental Park, and a Wastewater Treatment Facility in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ, known as City Island Treatment Plant.

The Solid Waste facility is home to an active landfill, a recycling center, composting site, and ancillary facilities. Also on site is the ACUA’s primary administration building, constructed in 1992, which features a closed-loop geothermal HVAC system. The site is home to a 5.4 MW landfill methane gas to electricity project which provides 100% of the power needs of the Park. The ACUA’s solid waste complex is located at 6700 Delilah Road, in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The site consists of approximately 360 acres with approximately 102 acres representing the landfill footprint.

The Wastewater Treatment Facility has been in operation since 1978 and services 14 communities in Atlantic County. It is home to the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm, a 7.5 MW wind farm that is privately owned and from which the ACUA purchases approximately 12 million kWh per year of electricity. In addition, the facility also houses a 500 kW solar PV system.

The ACUA is responsible to the residents of Atlantic County to be financially prudent and environmentally responsible.