HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Water and Wastewater AnalysisMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR WATER
AND WASTEWATER ANALYSIS SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for water and
wastewater analysis services from the Trinity River Authority of Texas for
the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for an amount not to
exceed $25,000.
BACKGROUND: The Trinity River Authority (TRA) provides a variety of lab testing services
for the City. The City sends samples to TRA from the water and
wastewater plants for testing to meet EPA and TCEQ requirements. While
the City is able to meet its daily testing obligations internally, monthly EPA
and TCEQ testing must be conducted by a certified laboratory. The period
covered by the contract is October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
This purchase will be made as a sole source from Trinity River Authority of
Texas in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a) (2).This contract can
be renewed annually at the City's option.
Staff recommends approval.