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, 24ITB230702A-BKJ, Valve Assessment in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 with Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. d/b/a Wachs Water Services (Buffalo Grove, IL) to provide valve condition assessment services. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
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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: The Department of Public Works recommends approval of the renewal of the existing contract with Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. d/b/a Wachs Water Services to provide valve condition assessment services.
Scope of Work: This contract focuses on the assessment and documentation of valves and fire hydrants throughout the North Fulton water service area. The contractor will be responsible for locating, accessing, and cleaning the valve structures as well as cycling the valves within agreed-upon torque limits. Additionally, the contractor will collect sufficient attributes per valve for inventory and GIS location purposes and document any additional work orders that may be necessary to bring a valve back to full operability. These work orders will be analyzed and prioritized by the contractor and the County ...
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