PRESOL | 68 | Cationic polymer, Poly (Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride), 65 totes on an as needed basis for Wash Aqueduct Div, Wash., DC during FY2006. A Pre-bid jar test is required.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 24, 2005 FBO #1367
SOLICITATION NOTICE

68 -- Cationic polymer, Poly (Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride), 65 totes on an as needed basis for Wash Aqueduct Div, Wash., DC during FY2006. A Pre-bid jar test is required.

Notice Date: 8/22/2005
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
NAICS: 325199 — All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Contracting Office: US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21203
ZIP Code: 21203
Solicitation Number: W912DR-05-T-0118
Response Due: 9/20/2005
Archive Date: 11/19/2005
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: SPECIFICATIONS CATIONIC POLYMER Poly(Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) 1. Requirement It is required that an agreement be established to furnish, in accordance with these specifications, all of the Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) requirements for Cationic Polymer during the period of October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006. The cationic polyelectrolyte Poly(Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride) shall be herein referred to as polyDADMAC. 2. General The purpose of this specification is to provide the minimum requirements for Cationic Polymer polyDADMAC including physical, chemical, shipping, and testing requirements. 3. Physical Requirements (a) PolyDADMAC polymers are a family of synthetic cationic organic polyelectrolytes used in water treatment to improve the rate of liquid and solid separation (coagulation). (b) The polymer is completely quaternized and is produced when an aqueous solution of DADMAC monomer is polymerized to yield polyDADMAC. (c) PolyDADMAC polymers may contain residual amounts of DADMAC monomer and dimethylamine as well as by-products of the chemical transformation of allyl chloride or impurities of raw materials that may carry through the process. (d) The polyDADMAC supplied usually appears clear (may exhibit slight turbidity) with a colorless to amber hue. (e) The polyDADMAC supplied must be in liquid emulation form, easily applied by metering pumps and water miscible. (f) The cationic polymer emulsion shall have a strong positive charge. (g) The polyDADMAC must be free from visible foreign matter and sediment and be suitable for use with potable water. (h) The polyDADMAC must be freeze/thaw stable, requiring nothing more than agitation to place thawed material back into a useable form. (i) Supply a simple unit price per net pound of polyDADMAC including product, delivery, and support cost. 4. Quality (a) The polyDADMAC supplied shall contain no substances in quantities capable of producing deleterious or injurious effects to the health of those consuming water that has been treated with polyDADMAC polymer in accordance with the suppliers recommendatio ns and within the maximum allowed dosage. (b) The polyDADMAC shall be certified as suitable for contact with or treatment of drinking water by an accredited certification organization in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 60, Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals Health Effects. (c) The maximum allowable levels (MAL) for dimethylamine and dimethyldiallyl-ammonia chloride are determined through procedures outlined in Appendix A of NSF/ANSI Standard 60. (d) The product shall be approved and in accordance with AWWA B451-04 specification. (e) Failure to comply with this requirement may, at the discretion of the Washington Aqueduct, be considered grounds for cancellation of the contract for the remainder of the contract period. (f) The Contractor shall provide a letter stating NSF Standard 60 approval of the polyDADMAC as a cationic polymer with the contract bid. (g) The polyDADMAC must have the capability to act as a primary coagulant under wide fluctuations in raw water characteristics. (h) The polyDADMAC must be non-reactive to chlorine. (i) PolyDADMAC must not have a negative impact on other water treatment processes such as high head losses or blinding of mixed media filters. (j) The polyDADMAC must be effective over a broad water temperature and pH range. (k) The product supplied must be safe to handle by operating personnel. (l) The polyDADMAC shall be supplied by an ISO 9002 quality standard certified company and from a specific plant or site holding this certification. The Contractor shall supply a copy of a valid certification with the bid. (m) The product supplied shall contain 20% active polyDADMAC measured using ASTM standards. (n) The boiling point of the product is 100 ?C. The freeze point of the polyDADMAC is -3 0 ?C. (o) The specific gravity of the polyDADMAC is 1.02-1.04. (p) Perspective bidders must conduct an in plant trial (jar test) demonstrating the effectiveness of the product. The trial data must be submitted at the conclusion of the test. The point of contact is Woody Peterson (202-764-0009) for setting up test sc hedule, submitting the results and test evaluation. 5. Affidavit of Compliance (a) The Contractor shall submit an affidavit of compliance stating the quality of polyDADMAC complies with these specifications and AWWA 451-04. The affidavit shall accompany each polyDADMAC delivery. (b) The affidavit of compliance verifies that the polyDADMAC meets the quality parameters as specified and detailed in Section 3 and 4 above. (c) The affidavit of compliance shall also contain: (1) Density (2) Specific weight of solution (3) Date of shipment (d) The person(s) authorized to certify the affidavit of compliance must have experience with the product. 6. Certified Laboratory Report (a) A certified laboratory report shall be submitted to the Washington Aqueduct: Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016-2514 Attention: Woody Peterson (b) The report must be received by the Washington Aqueduct within 7 calendar days of the initial delivery and shall verify the polyDADMAC meets the requirements of specification Section 3, and 4. (c) In addition the laboratory report shall contain the following polyDADMAC properties: (1) pH (2) Specific Gravity (3) Flash Point (4) Date of Shipment (d) The person(s) authorized to certify the laboratory report must have experience with laboratory work. 7. Quantity (a) The polyDADMAC delivery requirements are as stated in Section 8 below. (b) Any difference between the actual quantity delivered compared to the estimated quantity shall not entitle the Contractor to an adjustment in the unit price or to any other compensation. (c) Estimated quantities are based on 275 gallon tote bins. 8. Delivery (a) The Contractor shall make polyDADMAC deliveries upon request, in 275-gallon tote bins. (b) Tote bins shall bear the statement Guaranteed by (name of supplier) to meet the AWWA Standard for Poly(Diallyl-dimethylammonium Chloride). (c) The deliveries shall be to following Government facility: Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant Plant Operations Branch 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016-2514 (d) The Contractor shall supply the Dalecarlia WTP with a minimum of 10 tote bins of polyDADMAC and a maximum of 65 tote bins. (e) The Contractor shall make the deliveries within 4 calendar days after notification except for emergency deliveries, which might include holidays and night hours. Emergency deliveries may be required within 8 hours after notification at no additional c ost to the Washington Aqueduct. (f) The Contractor shall immediately notify the Dalecarlia WTP 202-764-2700 of any delay to a scheduled delivery. The Contractor shall arrange for an alternate delivery time. (g) All deliveries shall be made between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays. The Contracting Officers Representative must approve any exception to this requirement. (h) The Contractor shall be reimbursed for demurrage charges incurred as a result of delays caused by the Washington Aqueduct whenever unloading has not started within 2 hours after arrival. (i) Directions to the Dalecarlia WTP; From 495 take the River Road exit toward D.C. Take a right on to Goldsboro (614) Take a left on to Massachusetts Avenue At the Westmoreland Circle take the 2nd right on to Dalecarlia Parkway Merge right on to Loughboro Road Take a right on to MacArthur Blvd. Take a left at the Dalecarlia WTP gate 9. Condition of Cargo Trailers (a) All cargo trailers used for the delivery of polyDADMAC , under this agreement, shall be in good mechanical order and shall be in full compliance with the applicable requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation, Code of Federal Regulations, as currently issued. (b) Any cargo trailer found leaking chemicals should not be allowed to depart any facility until the Contractor or his designated representative makes appropriate repairs. (c) Any cargo trailer found to be leaking chemicals should be considered an emergency situation requiring immediate attention by the Contractor. 10. Safety Requirement The cargo trailer operator shall wear the appropriate protective face and body apparel, as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, when unloading the polyDADMAC. 11. Spillage (a) The Contractor and the cargo trailer operator shall be responsible for all spillage clean-up, contaminated matter, and the removal of all contaminated cleanup material. (b) The Dalecarlia WTP 202-764-2700 shall be notified immediately of any spillage. 12. Rejection of Deliveries (a) The Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to reject any delivery which does not conform to these specifications or which has been contaminated. (b) Upon arrival at a facility, the cargo trailer operator shall present to on-site personnel the following items: (1) Contractors shipping invoice (2) Affidavit of compliance (see Section 5) (c) The Washington Aqueduct may at any time test the polyDADMAC for specific gravity and visually inspect it for proper color and other evidence of contamination. 13.Information of Contractor The Contractor shall forward to the Washington Aqueduct, upon award of contract, the following information: (a) Sales Office Information including: (1) Address (2) Telephone number(s) (3) Normal working hours (4) Responsible personnel (b) Ordering Office Information: (1) Telephone number(s) (i) During working hours (ii) During non-working hours (2) Normal working hours (3) Responsible personnel (c) Chemical-Emergency Assistance (24 hours a day) (1) Telephone number(s) (2) Responsible personnel 14.Product Information Bulletin, NSF Listing, Material Safety Data Sheet. Upon contract award, one set of reproducible originals (along with reproduction rights) of the product Information Bulletin, a NSF letter of acceptance, and Material Safety Data Sh eet for the polyDADMAC supplied, shall be forwarded by the Contractor to: Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant Plant Operations Branch 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016-2514 Attention: Woody Peterson 15. Chemical Delivery Security (a) Upon contract award, the Contractor shall e-mail the names and photographs of the cargo trailer operators making deliveries to the Dalecarlia WTP: John.w.peterson@usace.army.mil Gregory.e.baker@usace.army.mil Louis.a.levesque@usace.army.mil Lloyd.d.stowe@usace.army.mil Leo.j.nolan@usace.army.mil operator@usace.army.mil (b) The Contractor shall e-mail the Dalecarlia WTP with the cargo trailer operators name prior to the delivery leaving the polyDADMAC plant. This allows the Dalecarlia Operations Branch time to match the cargo trailer operator name and photo identificati on prior to arrival. (c) Each cargo trailer used to deliver polyDADMAC 275-gallon tote bins shall be totally enclosed. Open flat bed cargo trailers are not acceptable. (d) Each polyDADMAC 275-gallon tote bin cargo trailer shall have a security tag number located on the door handle. The security tag number shall be e-mailed to the Dalecarlia after each trailer has been loaded and is ready for shipping. Once each deliver y is made, the tag number shall be checked to assure the cargo trailer has not been tampered with. (e) The polyDADMAC 275-gallon tote bin lot numbers shall be e-mailed to the Dalecarlia WTP as part of the bill of lading and packing slip. This lot number can be chec ked to assure the cargo has not been tampered with. (f) The Contractor shall mail the original polyDADMAC delivery invoices to; USACE Finance Center 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005 Attn: EFT/Disbursing And a copy to; Washington Aqueduct 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016-2514 Attn: Support Management Services (g) The Contractor shall immediately notify the Dalecarlia WTP 202-764-2700 of any changes in the driver, cargo trailer, and or delivery schedule. (h) The Dalecarlia WTP will notify the Contractor if the delivery has not occurred at the specified time to verify the status of the shipment. (i) The Contractor is responsible for the pick-up and disposal or recycling of empty and near empty tote bins. The Dalecarlia WTP shall notify the Contractor when empty and near empty tote bin pick-up is required.
Place of Performance: Address: US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore MD; Zip Code: 21203; Country: US
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68 -- Cationic polymer, Poly (Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride), 65 totes on an as needed basis for Wash Aqueduct Div, Wash., DC during FY2006. A Pre-bid jar test is required.