Title
Analytical Laboratory Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for analytical laboratory services for an initial term of two years:
- ETT Environmental, Inc.,
- Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC,
- Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.,
- Pace Analytical Services, LLC,
- Waypoint Analytical Carolina Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Shawn Coffman, Charlotte Water
Gina Kimble, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ These contracts will be used to supplement Charlotte Water Laboratory Services during peak workload periods, to address special projects requiring additional testing, and to ensure required testing is performed in a timely manner.
§ Charlotte Water conducts extensive and ongoing environmental testing to meet regulatory, public health, and water quality needs.
§ On August 12, 2024, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); six responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $500,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this Contract because the scope of work or goods required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. The prime contractor will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget