SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize an annual increase to contract no. 900902 to Hach Company of Chicago, IL, for the purchase of laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials in the amount of $150,000.00 for a new annual not to exceed total of $300,000 for the remainder of this contract and approve an extension to this contract for an additional one-year term per Clearwater Code of Ordinances 2.564 (1)(d) - Other Government Entities Bids and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
In June of 2020, the City approved a piggyback off of Lee County’s contract #B170418GWT allowing the City to benefit from the pre-negotiated prices and discounts for various laboratory items which include a wide variety of testing, repair equipment and supplies including electrical hand tools, hardware, instrumentation, laboratory equipment and parts, etc. The annual increase request is necessary to continue to acquire supplies necessary for the operations of the City’s Public Utilities facilities.
Additionally, on January 26, 2021 Lee County approved a final extension to their contract for an additional one-year period, from June 14, 2021 through June 13, 2022. Public Utilities is requesting to mirror this contract expiration date.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds are available in Public Utilities operating cost centers to cover the cost of the contract for FY21.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A