Title
Water Quality Laboratory Testing Equipment and Supplies
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of water quality laboratory testing equipment and supplies, by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Hach Company for the purchase of water quality laboratory testing equipment and supplies for the term of three years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Jackie Jarrell, 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 because standardization and compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ This contract will provide for water quality analytical instruments and supplies needed to test for compliance with state and federal regulations.
§ Hach Company is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of chemical, sampling, and testing equipment required to meet these regulations.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $470,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan and Operating Budget