Wastewater Treatment
Getting rid of the wastewater is not cheap.
In order to dispose of wastewater properly, it is necessary to use certain chemicals as a dewatering aid during the final phase of solids processing. Bids were requested for cationic polymer used at wastewater treatment plant No. 2 and anionic polymer used at wastewater treatment plant No. 3. Three bids were received, with the lowest responsible bidder being Polydyne, Inc. of Riceboro, GA. The price per pound of Cationic polymer, as provided by Polydyne ranges from 98 cents per pound in 2013 to $1.08 per pound in 2015.
The price for the Anionic polymer ranges from 90 cents per pound in 2013 to 99 center per pound in 2015. Last year the City utilized 77,000 pounds of cationic polymer at Plant No. 2 and 4,816 pounds of anionic polymer at Plant No. 3.
Additionally, Liquid Aluminum Sulfate, known as ALUM, is used in the wastewater treatment process. During the last year the City used 450 dry tons of ALUM at a price of $445 per dry ton.
The Council is being requested to award a contract for ALUM to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder USALCO Michigan Plant, LLC in the amount of $459.90 per dry ton.
Preparing For Winter
Getting rid of the wastewater is not cheap.
In order to dispose of wastewater properly, it is necessary to use certain chemicals as a dewatering aid during the final phase of solids processing. Bids were requested for cationic polymer used at wastewater treatment plant No. 2 and anionic polymer used at wastewater treatment plant No. 3. Three bids were received, with the lowest responsible bidder being Polydyne, Inc. of Riceboro, GA. The price per pound of Cationic polymer, as provided by Polydyne ranges from 98 cents per pound in 2013 to $1.08 per pound in 2015.
The price for the Anionic polymer ranges from 90 cents per pound in 2013 to 99 center per pound in 2015. Last year the City utilized 77,000 pounds of cationic polymer at Plant No. 2 and 4,816 pounds of anionic polymer at Plant No. 3.
Additionally, Liquid Aluminum Sulfate, known as ALUM, is used in the wastewater treatment process. During the last year the City used 450 dry tons of ALUM at a price of $445 per dry ton.
The Council is being requested to award a contract for ALUM to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder USALCO Michigan Plant, LLC in the amount of $459.90 per dry ton.
Preparing For Winter
The Council is being
requested to approve awarding a bid for the provision of Liquid Anti-Icing and
De-Icing Chemicals to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, Industrial
Systems Ltd.
The Public Works Department estimates 15,000 gallons of organic anti-icing chemical and 10,000 gallons of calcium Chloride will be needed for snow and ice control this winter.
The lowest responsible and responsive bidder for these products is Industrial Systems Ltd., Lakemoor with a bid of 99 cents per gallon of Organic Chemical and 56 cents per gallon for Calcium Chloride for a total of $20,450.
Also in line of preparing for winter, the Council is being requested to award a bid for parking lot snow removal and salting services. Bids were requested for this service with KCG Management, Belvidere being the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for this contract. The successful bidder, KCG Management. Belvidere, provided a bid price ranging from $1,850 per push for 1 to 3 inch snow to $2,030 for a12 inch snow, which provide an average of $1,974.
Well Preventative Maintenance and Rehabilitation
The Public Works Department estimates 15,000 gallons of organic anti-icing chemical and 10,000 gallons of calcium Chloride will be needed for snow and ice control this winter.
The lowest responsible and responsive bidder for these products is Industrial Systems Ltd., Lakemoor with a bid of 99 cents per gallon of Organic Chemical and 56 cents per gallon for Calcium Chloride for a total of $20,450.
Also in line of preparing for winter, the Council is being requested to award a bid for parking lot snow removal and salting services. Bids were requested for this service with KCG Management, Belvidere being the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for this contract. The successful bidder, KCG Management. Belvidere, provided a bid price ranging from $1,850 per push for 1 to 3 inch snow to $2,030 for a12 inch snow, which provide an average of $1,974.
Well Preventative Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Well No. 6, located at Water
Treatment Plant #2 was last services three years ago and has shown a 40 percent
decline in production. Maintenance requires the removal of the well pump for
inspection and repair. The lowest responsive and responsible proposer for the
work is Water Well Solutions, Elburn for a total bid of $146,864.
Painting at Wastewater Treatment Plant #3
Painting at Wastewater Treatment Plant #3
The Clarifier Domes located
at each of the city’s two wastewater treatment plants cover various tanks.
These domes prevent freezing during the winter months and provide odor control.
Painting the domes every 10 to 15 years protect the fiberglass from UV
radiation and prolong the life of the domes, The dome at Wastewater Treatment
Plant No. 3 (Knaack Blvd have not been painted since their installation in
1994. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the work was International
Decorating, Inc. in an amount of $20,166.
These are matters before the City Council tonight for approval.
These are matters before the City Council tonight for approval.
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