HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 26 - 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, 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 $60,000.
BACKGROUND: These purchases are for lab equipment, chemicals, reagents, and
maintenance. 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 are vital to proper
plant operation and permit compliance.
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
one of the best vendors for reliability and consistency.
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 this type of lab equipment, chemicals,
and instruments.
Staff recommends approval.
RD/TM