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Matter 26-703

Actions Related to the Purchase Order with SNF Polydyne Inc. for Polymers for Co-thickening and Centrifuge Dewatering.

Utilities City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 02 Jun 2026
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File
26-703
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
02 Jun 2026
Last synced
05 Jun 2026 · 16:12

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Memorandum

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This memorandum outlines actions related to a purchase order with SNF Polydyne Inc. for polymers used in wastewater treatment at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. It recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order for an initial term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options to extend for up to six additional years. The polymers are essential for optimizing sludge treatment processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and reducing operational costs.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
  • It recommends adopting a resolution to authorize a purchase order with SNF Polydyne Inc.
  • The purchase order is for polymers necessary for wastewater treatment operations.
  • The initial term of the purchase order is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
  • There is a proposed contingency of $300,000 for unanticipated order modifications.
  • The purchase order includes options to extend the term for up to six additional years.
  • The procurement process included a competitive Request for Bids, with one responsive bid received.
  • The memorandum will be posted on the City Council Agenda website for the June 16, 2026 meeting.
Limitations
  • The document includes placeholders and unfilled fields, such as specific dates for the last budget action.
  • The document does not provide information on the outcome of the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee's consideration scheduled for May 28, 2026.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 6/16/26 26-703 2.15 FROM: Maria Öberg DATE: May 11, 2026 Date: 5/18/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Actions Related to the Purchase Order with SNF Polydyne Inc. for Polymers for Co-thickening and Centrifuge Dewatering RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Execute a purchase order with SNF Polydyne Inc. (Riceboro, GA), for the purchase of polymers for co-thickening and centrifuge dewatering beginning on or about July 1, 2026, and ending on or about June 30, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,750,000; (b) Approve a contingency of $300,000 for unanticipated order modifications, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (c) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the terms of the purchase order, with the last option ending on or about June 30, 2033, subject to the appropriation of funds. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF), requires polymers that are used in co-thickening primary sludge, waste-activated sludge, and centrifuge dewatering to produce a dryer cake and clearer centrate,...
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Letter from TPAC, 5/28/26

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The Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviewed an item regarding a purchase order with SNF Polydyne Inc. for polymers used in co-thickening and centrifuge dewatering. They recommended approval of the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase order, approve a contingency for modifications, and exercise options to extend the order's term. The meeting took place on May 28, 2026.

Key points
  • TPAC reviewed an item related to a purchase order with SNF Polydyne Inc.
  • The purchase is for polymers for co-thickening and centrifuge dewatering.
  • The recommended purchase order is for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,750,000.
  • A contingency of $300,000 for unanticipated modifications was also recommended.
  • The order may be extended for up to six additional one-year terms.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft as it includes placeholders and lacks final formatting.
  • The specific details of the vote and the names of committee members are not fully detailed.

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SUPPLEMENTAL COUNCIL ITEM: SAN JOSE! SANTA CLARA WATER POLLUTION AGENDA: FILE: CONTROL PLANT 6/16/26 26-703 2.15 TREATMENT PLANT ADVISORYCOMMITTEE May 28, 2026 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of San José 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council: At its meeting on May 28, 2026, the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviewed this item: 5.C. Actions Related to the Purchase Order with SNF Polydyne Inc. for Polymers for Cothickening and Centrifuge Dewatering Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Execute a purchase order with SNF Polydyne Inc. (Riceboro, GA), for the purchase of polymers for co-thickening and centrifuge dewatering beginning on or about July 1, 2026 and ending on or about June 30, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,750,000; and (b) Approve a contingency of $300,000 for unanticipated order modifications, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (c) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order, with the last option ending on or about June 30, 2033, subject to the appropriation of funds. Action: On a motion made by Vice...