HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Wastewater Lab EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 6, 2025
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 $65,000.
BACKGROUND: These purchases are for lab equipment, 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
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 these types of lab equipment, chemicals
and instruments.
Staff recommends approval.
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