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Laboratory Services for the Utilities Division
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 13, 2019
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a service contract with Meritech, Inc. and Pace Analytical (RFP 19-0025) to provide laboratory services for the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant (TWWTP) and Rougemont Water System for the upcoming fiscal year in the amounts listed below, subject to budget availability. The initial terms of the contracts will be from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; with the option to renew by the County for four (4) successive one (1) year periods, under the same terms and conditions.
a) $80,048.00 with Meritech, Inc. for Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant laboratory services, and sampling and laboratory services as required for the industrial pretreatment program, not to exceed $85,000; and
b) $3,435.61 with Pace Analytical for Rougemont Water System laboratory services, not to exceed $4,000.
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, General Manager; Peri Manns ASLA, Interim General Manager; Stephanie Brixey, Deputy Director of Engineering & Environmental Services; Amy Moore, Utilities 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. and Pace Analytical (RFP 19-0025) to provide laboratory services for the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant (TWWTP) and Rougemont Water System for the upcoming fiscal year in the amounts listed below, subject to budget availability. The initial terms of the contracts will be from July 1, 2019 thr...
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