Title
Specialized Water Testing Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for specialized water testing services for an initial term of two years:
- The GEL Group, Inc. dba GEL Laboratories, LLC,
- Pace Analytical Services, LLC, and
- Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. dba Enthalpy Analytical LLC, 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
§ The Environmental Protection Agency and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality have issued guidance stating their intention to regulate Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances. This guidance would affect Charlotte Water and these companies are being contracted with to meet this new requirement.
§ On November 15, 2022, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); five responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no SBEs or MBEs certified to perform the scope of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget