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.
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Kelly Idridge hawna Tubbs Rebecca Underhill
Director of Utili O erations Purchasin Mana er Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: PROCESSED
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APPROVED BY:
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SECRETARY
City Manager
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