HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 26 - Wastewater Treatment Plant SuppliesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 16, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF LAB EQUIPMENT, CHEMICALS AND INSTRUMENTS
FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of lab equipment,
chemicals and instruments for the Wastewater Treatment Plant from
IDEXX Industries and North Central Laboratories for the Public Works
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $40,000.
BACKGROUND: These purchases are for lab equipment and associated maintenance,
chemicals, and reagents. IDEXX is the only company to make and source
all the equipment and chemicals we need for our permitted E. coli testing.
The testing and sampling requirements are not optional and is key to
proper plant operation and permit regulation.
North Central Laboratories (NCL) is one of the larger water/wastewater
laboratory suppliers. We have used NCL for several years and they have
provided quality equipment and chemicals. NCL has also proven to be a
reliable supplier.
These procurements will be made as a sole source in accordance with
Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A) . IDEXX Industries and North Central Laboratories
are the sole source providers for these types of lab equipment, chemicals
and instruments
Staff recommends approval.
RD/LW