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, 22ITBC079A-KM, Colilert Reagent 24 and Colilert 18 Reagent Supplies, in an amount not to exceed $90,669.40 with IDEXX Distribution Inc. (Westbrook, ME), chemicals for drinking water 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, 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?
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Works recommends approval to renew the contract with IDEXX Distribution, Inc. to provide chemicals for drinking water analysis using existing County-owned lab equipment.
Scope of Work: To maintain healthy and safe environments relating to the provision of clean drinking water and healthy rivers and streams, the County is required to collect and analyze water samples monthly for total coliforms and E. coli. Colilert-24 and Colilert-18 reagents are the EPA-approved product for Standard Method 9223, which is the process used to detect total coliforms and E. coli. Colilert-24 reagent detects total coliforms and E. coli in water/wastewater samples within 24 hours. The Colilert-18 reag...
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