Title
Thermo Fisher Ion Chromatography System - RFA-2425-WES-598 Request for Award (Ordinance S-51169)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. to provide Ion Chromatography Systems for the Water Services Department and to grant an exception from the liability provisions of section 42-18 of the City Code. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the agreements will not exceed $1,500,000.
Report
Summary
The agreement will provide Water Services with Ion Chromatography Systems. These instruments are used to perform analytical tests on water samples to ensure adequate treatment in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Ion Chromatography systems measure water samples to determine water quality as well as critical information about the effectiveness of the water treatment process.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstance without competition, as there exists a lack of available qualified products, which makes a competitive selection process impractical, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.
Contract Term
The contracts will begin on or about September 1, 2024, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contracts value will not exceed $1,500,000.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Operating Budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.