Title
Water Laboratory Instruments and Supplies
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of water quality analytical instruments and lab supplies, as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129 (e)(6),
B. Approve a contract with Hach Company for the purchase of water quality analytical instruments and lab supplies for the term of one year, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two additional, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the City's business needs and the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Sole Source Exemption
* G.S. 143-129 (e) (6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
* Performance or price competition are not available;
* A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
* Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
* Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract to maintain standardization and compatibility with instruments and supplies purchased under previously approved sole source contracts.
* The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* Hach Company is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of laboratory testing equipment and lab supplies.
* Many of the chemical, sampling and testing supplies, which are necessary for compliance with state and federal regulations, are exclusively available from the Hach Company.
* The contract provides fixed discounts from list pricing for all Hach Company testing equipment and supplies for a term of one year.
* The products will be used at the City's water treatment, wastewater treatment, and environmental laboratory facilities.
* Expenditures under the contract are estimated to be $375,000 annually.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
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