DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Public Works 22RFP058A-CJC, Laboratory Information Management Systems in an amount not to exceed $117,105.00 with Ethosoft, Inc. (Norcross, GA) to provide a Laboratory Information Management System. The contract will commence as of the date indicated in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and shall continue until the sooner of (a) a period of 24 months; (b) Final Acceptance; or (c) the Agreement is terminated as provided herein. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with the Purchasing Code Sections 102-374, all competitive sealed proposals 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: The Department of Public Works recommends the BOC approve a contract with Ethosoft, Inc., to provide a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), which will be used to manage laboratory data of the County's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Water Distribution permits. A LIMS is a database application that manages laboratory data.
The proposed LIMS will replace an existing antiquated LIMS and various paper-based systems with one that meets new and existing environmental regulatory requirements. The system will support County staff in the delivery of County services and activities, take advantage of best practices, and significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the County's business processes. Decreased data turnaround times, increased laboratory productivity, and increased data ...
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