Department
Public Works
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Public Works, 25ITBC1503615A-JWT, Colilert Reagent 24 and Colilert Reagent 18 Supplies, in an amount not to exceed $245,000.00 with IDEXX Distribution Inc. (Westbrook, ME), to provide chemicals for drinking water and treated wastewater analysis for use with existing County-owned lab equipment. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. (APPROVED)
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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
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Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: Fulton County is required to collect and analyze water samples monthly for total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and E.coli to maintain healthy and safe water relating to the provision of the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Scope of Work: Colilert-24 and Colilert-18 reagents are EPA-approved products for Standard Method 9223, the process used to detect these contaminants. Colilert-24 reagent detects the contaminants in water/wastewater samples within 24 hours, while Colilert-18 reagent detects within 18 hours. The County is required, under its drinking water permit, to collect and analyze samples each month for total coliforms and E.coli. In addition, the County is required to collec...
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