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HomeMy WebLinkAboutI. HUTHER & ASSOCIATES - BIOMONITORING LABORATORY SERVICESCity of Port Arthur, Texas Mavor and City Council Communication DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT PAGE Award of Bid for Laboratory Services (Biomonitoring 01-29-09 zoo~wwelo only) for the Utility Operations Department, Wastewater 1 of 1 Treatment Division. RECOMMENDATION We recommend the City Council award the bid for Laboratory Services (Biomonitoring only) to Huther & Associates, Inc., of Denton, Texas, in the total.estimated amount of $7,720 annually. BACKGROUND Biomonitoring is required by our regulatory permits for the Main and Port Acres WWTP's. These services include testing for a variety of saltwater and freshwater species on efFluents from these plants at varied frequencies throughout the year. Eight.(8) bid packets were mailed or inquired and the following two responses were received: Main WWTP Port Acres WWTP Est, Total Bidder' Chronic Saltwater Acute Saltwater Chronic Freshwater Acute Freshwater . Bld PfICe Huther 8~ Associates; inc. $470 (x8) $35 (x4) $460 (x8) $35 (x4) $7,720. Denton, TX Bio Aquatic Testing,~lnc. $590 (x4) $30 (x4) $590 (x4) $30 (x4) $9,600. Carrollton, TX $580 (x4) $580 (x4) The low bid from Huther & Associates meets the requirements of the specifications and is recommended for award. BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT Funds are available in account #410-1256-532.54-00. Currently, we spend about $7,000/year on this testing; so this represents about a 10% increase. The current specification allows these prices to be extended/renewed for one additional year with both parties' consent. STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT None. SUMMARY We recommend the City Council award the bid for laboratory services for.the Utility Operations Department, Wastewater Treatment Division to Huther & Associates, Inc., of Denton, Texas in the total estimated amount of $7,720. a. ~~ ~J ~ . ,, Kelly Idridge hawna Tubbs Rebecca Underhill Director of Utili O erations Purchasin Mana er Director of Finance PREPARED BY: DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: PROCESSED KE By CITY APPROVED BY: APPROVE - ~DTHER (DESCRIBE) SECRETARY City Manager ~/~ DATE /