DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to award without competition - Department of Public Works, 21SS00050A-KM, Maintenance and Repairs of AQ2 Discrete Analyzer in the amount of $7,000.00 with Seal Analytical, Inc. (Mequon, WI), to provide maintenance and repair for AQ2 discrete analyzer for compliance purposes. Effective upon BOC approval or 12 consecutive months. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, and the Purchasing Department has determined there is only one source available for the required supply, service, or construction item, the request shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: Department of Public Works recommends approval to award contract without competition with Seal Analytical, Inc. to provide maintenance and repair for AQ2 discrete analyzer for compliance purposes.
Scope of Work: Fulton County utilizes the AQ2 Discrete Analyzer to analyze wastewater samples for regulatory NPDES compliance purposes. The AQ2 is an instrument that the county purchased over 10 years ago and is the principal instrument that performs these mandatory NPDES analyses. Due to its highly technical components and frequency of use, it requires regular service and maintenance from qualified personnel using genuine parts and supplies. SEAL Analytical, Inc. is the sole provider of parts, supplies and maintenance service provider for the AQ2 Discrete Analyzer equipment.
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