Department
Public Works
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
title
Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 24ITB230702A-BKJ, Valve Assessment in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 with Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. d/b/a Wachs Water Services (Buffalo Grove, IL) to provide valve condition assessment services. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
body
Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☐
District 1 ☒
District 2 ☒
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: The Department of Public Works recommends approval of the renewal of the existing contract with Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. d/b/a Wachs Water Services to provide valve condition assessment services.
Scope of Work: This contract focuses on the assessment and documentation of valves and fire hydrants throughout the North Fulton water service area. The contractor will be responsible for locating, accessing, and cleaning the valve structures as well as cycling the valves within agreed-upon torque limits. Additionally, the contractor will collect sufficient attributes per valve for inventory and GIS location purposes and document any additional work orders that may be necessary to bring a valve back to full operability. These work orders will be analyzed and prioritized by the contractor and the County to develop a plan for addressing each inoperable valve. This will allow the County to further develop a comprehensive database of all water valve locations, incorporate their attribute data, and allow staff to prioritize repair activities.
The County currently has approximately 25,000 valves of various sizes and 13,000 fire hydrants. We have completed the assessment of approximately 21,500 valves and 9,500 fire hydrants (FH).
The past performance of the contractor includes:
- Phase I (2017 &18) 2,364 Assets: 1,669 Valves, 695 FH
- Phase II (2018 & 19) 3,003 Assets: 2,034 Valves, 969 FH
- Phase III (2019 & 20) 7,119 Assets: 4,673 Valves, 2,446 FH
- Phase IV (2020) 6,428 Assets: 4,263 Valves, 2,165 FH
- Phase V (2021) 5,002 Assets: 3,546 Valves, 1,456 FH
- Phase VI (2022 & 23) 2,185 Assets: 1,528 Valves, 657 FH
- Phase VII (2024) 1,311 Assets: 1,030 Valves, 281 FH
- Phase VIII (2025) 2,779 Assets: 1,831 Valves, 948 FH
Public Works expects the contractor to locate and exercise approximately 3,700 valves and 1,300 FH in 2026.
Community Impact: This project enhances the operability of water distribution system valves within the transmission and distribution water main lines and will allow staff to isolate water main breaks more quickly.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends approval.
Project Implications: Execution of this project will be beneficial to the County’s water customers because the valves can be used to isolate the affected service area, which will decrease the number of affected customers during water main breaks.
Community Issues/Concerns: Public Works is not aware of any community issues or concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: Public Works does not have any issues or concerns.
Contract Modification:
|
Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
Date |
Dollar Amount |
|
Original Award Amount |
24-0396 |
6/5/2024 |
$600,000.00 |
|
1st Renewal |
24-0736 |
11/6/24 |
$600,000.00 |
|
Amendment #1 |
25-0265 |
4/2/2025 |
$363,270.60 |
|
2nd Renewal |
|
|
$600,000.00 |
|
Total Revised Amount |
|
|
$2,163,270.60 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $600,000.00
Prime Vendor: Pure Technologies, U.S. Inc., d/b/a Wachs Water Services
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Columbia, MD GA
County: Howard County
Prime Value: $600,000.00 or 100.00%
Total Contract Value: $600,000.00 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $0.00
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement
Exhibit 2: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form
Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
title
Adriana Bustillos, Deputy Director, Public Works (404) 612-7407
Contract Attached
title
No
Previous Contracts
title
Yes
Total Contract Value
|
Original Approved Amount: |
$1,200,000.00 |
|
Previous Adjustments: |
$363,270.60 |
|
This Request: |
$600,000.00 |
|
TOTAL: |
$2,163,270.60 |
Grant Information Summary
|
Amount Requested: |
|
☐ |
Cash |
|
Match Required: |
|
☐ |
In-Kind |
|
Start Date: |
|
☐ |
Approval to Award |
|
End Date: |
|
☐ |
Apply & Accept |
|
Match Account $: |
|
|
|
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
203-540-5453-1160: Water & Sewer R&E, Public Works, Professional Services - $600,000.00.
|
Key Contract Terms |
|
Start Date:
1/1/2026 |
End Date:
12/31/2026 |
|
Cost Adjustment:
|
Renewal/Extension Terms:
No options remain |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 85
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
|
Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
|
3/25/2025 |
6/24/2025 |