Title
Water Laboratory Chemicals, Supplies, and Equipment
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of laboratory chemicals, supplies, and equipment from a cooperative contract,
B. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of laboratory chemicals, supplies, and equipment for an initial term of 55 months under North Carolina Statewide Term Contract #4110B with the following:
* Fisher Scientific Company, LLC,
* Thomas Scientific Holdings, LLC,
* VWR International, LLC, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to extend the use of the contracts for additional terms as long as the cooperative contract is in effect, at prices and terms that are the same or more favorable than those offered under the cooperative contact.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Shawn Coffman, Charlotte Water
Gina Kimble, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* These contracts will provide laboratory supplies, equipment, and chemicals to be used at Charlotte Water's Environmental Services Facility laboratory and at the water and wastewater treatment facilities to monitor the treatment process and ensure compliance with state and federally mandated water quality standards and regulations.
* Charlotte Water monitors water and wastewater samples, conducting more than 200,000 water quality tests per year, to protect public health and the environment.
* NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(9) allows local governments to purchase from state contracts if the contractor is willing to extend the same or more favorable prices, terms, and conditions as those established under the state contract.
* The companies are willing to provide laboratory chemicals, supplies, and equipment to the city at the same or better terms as are provided in its contract with the State of North Carolina.
* Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $825,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Cooperative purchasing contracts leverage contracts established by other governmental agencies and do no...
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