Title
Laboratory Proficiency Evaluation Program Contract (Ordinance S-44228)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Environmental Resource Associates, Inc., to provide proficiency testing of drinking water and wastewater samples to the Water Services Department. Expenditures are not to exceed $105,000 over the life of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This contract will allow the Water Services Department (WSD) to procure proficiency testing and analysis of drinking water and wastewater samples. Once samples are analyzed, results are scored by the vendor and sent directly to the regulatory agency. Participation in proficiency evaluation studies is required to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. WSD's Compliance Lab is required to maintain Arizona Department of Health Services licensure and National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference accreditation.
Procurement Information
A solicitation was completed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. The Water Services Department received one offer, which was determined to be responsive to the solicitation requirements.
Environmental Resource Associates, Inc.: Score 840
Contract Term
The contract term will be for seven years effective March 1, 2018, through Feb. 28, 2025.
Financial Impact
Expenditures are not to exceed $105,000 over the life of the contract. Funding for the contract is available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.