DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Public Works, 23ITB137323A-KM, Laboratory Testing Services in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with Analytical Environmental Services, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) to provide laboratory testing services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: March 31, 2024, through December 31, 2024. (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 102-394(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
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The contract provides laboratory testing services of wastewater discharge effluent for the Department of Public Works as required to remain compliant with EPD regulations and the County's NPDES Permit in the operation of the wastewater treatment plants. Ninety-five percent (95%) of the analyses performed under this contract are for regulatory purposes. The remainder is used for quality control and assurance of the wastewater treatment process.
Community Impact: If this item is not approved and laboratory testing services are not performed, the EPD will take regulatory enforcement action against...
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