Title
Laboratory Equipment and Supplies for Organics
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of laboratory equipment and supplies by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Biotage, LLC, for the purchase of laboratory equipment and supplies for a term of five years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Shawn Coffman, Charlotte Water
Gina Kimble, Charlotte Water
Sole Source Exemption
* NC General Statute Section 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 because standardization and compatibility are required to maintain Charlotte Water's state and federal laboratory certifications.
* City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* Charlotte Water Laboratory Services' regulatory certifications require staff to use a specific set of proprietary testing supplies from Biotage, LLC to fulfill some of the analytical responsibilities.
* The equipment and supplies obtained under this contract will be used in the monitoring of oil and grease, polychlorinated biphenyls, and pesticides to protect the city's sanitary sewer system and the environment.
* Annual expenditures are estimated to be $90,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Sole sourcing was required for this contract because there is only one vendor that can supply the compatible commodities needed. Sole source contracts are exempt from CBI Program goals, as these contracts do not involve a competitive bidding process and do not present opportunities for subcontracting. This aligns with what is required by NC General Statute Section 14...
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