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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: MAIC.
Resolution No. 22-R-0059 — Contract Award — Polydyne,
Inc. — Dry Anionic Polymer for Fiscal Year 2023 in an
amount not to exceed $24,720.00
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: October 6, 2022
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: October 17, 2022
STAFF REVIEW: Joseph Munder, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent SIGNATU
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael L. Guttman SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
Dry Anionic Polymer is one of the various chemicals used at the City’s Water Treatment Plant.
Approximately 12,000 pounds of Dry Anionic Polymer are used annually. Dry Anionic Polymer is used in
the treatment process to increase the ability to settle the solids generated in the lime softening process,
thus increasing the clarity of the water flowing to the filters.
A Notice to Bidders was advertised in the Daily Herald on September 6, 2022, and sealed bids were
opened on September 27, 2022. One (1) bid was received. Polydyne, Inc. of Riceboro, Georgia,
submitted the only bid for a total contract price of $24,720.00.00 ($2.06/pound delivered). This bid
represents an 8.99% increase in unit pricing over Fiscal Year 2022. A bid tab showing the results of the
bid opening is attached for your consideration. Polydyne has supplied the Water Treatment Plant with
Dry Anionic Polymer since 2010.
Staff recommends that a contract be awarded to Polydyne, Inc. for procurement of Dry Anionic Polymer,
at a unit price of $2.06/pound delivered, for an amount not to exceed $24,720.00 for Fiscal Year 2023.
In FY¥2023, adequate funds will be budgeted in the Water Fund, Water Treatment Plant Operations —
Chemicals (06-34-48-4626) to cover this expenditure.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Approve Resolution No. 22-R-0059 authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Polydyne, Inc. of
Riceboro, Georgia, for the procurement of Dry Anionic Polymer for Fiscal Year 2023 in an amount not to
exceed $24,720.00
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Infrastructure Committee voted 7-0 for approval.