HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 25 - Lab EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2024
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF LAB EQUIPMENT, LAB CHEMICALS MONITORING
AND FLOW MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT FOR WASTEWATER
COLLECTION SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of lab equipment,
chemicals, monitoring and flow measurement equipment for the
wastewater collection system from the HACH Company for the Public
Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $80,000.
BACKGROUND: These purchases are for lab equipment, chemicals, reagents and
maintenance. HACH Company is the only company to make and source
all the equipment needed for many of our permitted tests for both water
and wastewater. The testing and sampling requirements are not optional
and are key to proper plant operation and permit regulation.
There are no other recognized or authorized sources to purchase HACH-
branded instrumentation and chemistry products. Service isn't performed
or available by any recognized company and unauthorized repairs will
void the warranty. These products from HACH are fully integrated into the
daily Water and Wastewater Plant operations and are only available from
HACH.
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). HACH Company is the sole source provider for
these types of lab equipment, monitoring and flow measurement
equipment.
Staff recommends approval.
KC/LW