Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment and consumables required to visit Owner’s wastewater facility once per Owner’s fiscal year to conduct a bench test to provide specific cationic polymer blends for sludge thickening and sludge dewatering including, but not limited to, the following specifications: A. Polymers shall be readily and completely soluble in water; B. Polymers must maintain ninety percent (90%) strength for up to six (6) full months after delivery; C. Physical and chemical characteristics of the polymers shall not change during this period; and D. Polymers shall meet all state and federal requirements for use in wastewater treatment. 2.2 The polymer blend for sludge thickening shall be supplied as follows: A. Approximately semi-annually, Contractor shall provide, transport and deliver via rear discharge tanker truck the specific polymer blend for sludge thickening to Owner’s wastewater facility. B. Contractor shall deliver the specific polymer blend for sludge thickening to one (1), 6,000 gallon bulk storage tank by means of the tanker truck. The delivery driver shall coordinate with Owner’s wastewater operator to facilitate the delivery. C. Contractor shall deliver a total of approximately 9,000 gallons annually, or 4,500 gallons semi-annually. D. Owner may alter the frequency of delivery depending on the changing needs of operations. 2.3 The polymer blend for sludge dewatering shall be supplied as follows: A. Approximately bi-monthly, Contractor shall provide, transport and deliver via rear discharge tanker truck the specific polymer blend for sludge dewatering to Owner’s wastewater facility. B. Contractor shall deliver the specific polymer blend for sludge dewatering to one (1), 6,000 gallon bulk storage tank by means of the tanker truck. The delivery driver shall coordinate with Owner’s wastewater operator to facilitate the delivery. C. Contractor shall deliver a total of approximately 33,000 gallons annually, or 5,500 gallons bi-monthly. D. Owner may alter the frequency of delivery depending on the changing needs of operations. 2.4 First aid or other suggested medical treatment procedures for these products must be furnished by supplier prior to delivery of the first shipment along with material safety data sheets (“MSDS”). 2.5 Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the manufacture, use, transportation and storage of the product as specified herein. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to Department of Transportation (“DOT”), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”). 2.6 Contractor should meet transportation and packing standards set by U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172 for hazardous material and packing.