DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of lowest responsible bidder - 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. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with two renewal options.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $100,000 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
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Works is requesting approval of the lowest bidder, IDEXX Distribution Inc., to provide chemicals for permit-required testing of drinking water and treated wastewater.
Scope of Work: 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 Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Colilert-24 and Colilert-18 reagents are the EPA-approved products for Standard Method 9223, which is 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 ...
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