Title
Stain Supplies for Detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in Water (Ordinance S-45901)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with BTF Precise Microbiology Inc., for stain supplies for detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in water for the Water Services Department (WSD). Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The contract value will not exceed $50,000.
Report
Summary
BTF Precise Microbiology Inc. manufactures EasySeed and EasyStain. These products are used by WSD to test water samples for Cryptosporidium and Giardia as outlined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 1623. EPA Method 1623 is part of the WSD Compliance Laboratory's standard operating procedure and has been approved by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Procurement Information
Under Phoenix City Code section 43.11(d) and the City's Administrative Regulation 3.10, the competitive process was waived as a result of a Determination Memo citing BTF Precise Microbiology Inc., as the sole source provider for its proprietary products EasySeed and EasyStain.
Contract Term
The seven-year contract term will commence on July 1, 2019, with an end date of June 30, 2026.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $50,000. Funds are available in the Water Services Department's Operating budget.
Location
23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.