HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Water and Wastewater AnalysisMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
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: pon approval, funds are available in account 200-44540-530-
0 0 2 (Professional Services Water Treatment) and 200-44540-531-
002 (Professional Services Wastewater Treatment) 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 conduct laboratory testing at the treatment plants,
EPA and TCEQ testing must be conducted by a certified laboratory. The
period covered by the contract is October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020.
This purchase will be made as a sole source from Trinity River Authority
o f 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.