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Award of Contract to Meritech, Inc. for Laboratory Services for the Durham County Utilities Division in the Amount of $158,692.00 with a Not to Exceed Amount of $190,000.00
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 12, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a service contract with Meritech, Inc. (RFP 24-036) to provide laboratory services for the Utilities Division in the amount of $158,692 and to execute any other related contract amendments not to exceed $190,000, subject to budget availability. This contract is funded by the Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This action is in accordance with Durham County Strategic Plan Goal 4: “Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity,” as this project will ensure sampling compliance with current permits and results will confirm we are operating in a manner that is protecting the environment.
Resource Persons: Jay Gibson PE, Director of E&ES; Stephanie Brixey, Deputy Director of E&ES; Amy Moore, Compliance Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends the Board to authorize the County Manager to enter into a service contract with Meritech, Inc. (RFP 24-036) to provide laboratory services for the Utilities Division in the amount of $158,692 and to execute any other related contract amendments not to exceed $190,000, subject to budget availability.
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County Manager: ____________________________