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Resolution to Approve Purchase of Certified Laboratory PFAS Testing for Water Treatment Service Unit from SGS North America Inc., RFP #19-14 (estimated $32,410.00/year)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests approval of purchase of Certified Laboratory PFAS Testing for Water Treatment Service Unit from SGS North America Inc., RPF #19-14 for $32,410.00 for FY20.
Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent and bioaccumulative, and there is mounting evidence for the human toxicity of many of these compounds. The City has been proactive in investigating and treating for PFAS since it was first detected in 2014.
A request for proposal, RPF #19-14, was published in May for Certified Laboratory PFAS Testing.
The City received proposals from the following four (4) bidders:
SGS North America Inc. $32,410.00
Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC $64,960.00
Vista Analytical Laboratory $51,840.00
Trident Environmental Fee proposal not opened
It is recommended that Council accept the proposal and award a purchase order to SGS North America Inc., based on the quality of the proposal and competitiveness of pricing, to provide the Water Treatment Service Unit with Certified Laboratory PFAS Testing. The fee proposal for Trident Environmental was not opened because City staff did not believe that they could meet the contract performance requirements based on their proposal and qualifications.
It is also recommended that the purchasing agreement be extended for up to four additional one-year periods if the vendor is agreeable and if in the best interest of the City.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funds are budgeted in the FY20 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the Water Supply System Fund.
Staff
Prepared by: Jim Bahen, Environmental Laboratory Supervisor, Water Treatment Service Unit
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
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Whereas, The Water Treatment Service Uni...
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