Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250217
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hach Company
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best bid to Hach Company in the amount of $828,584 for wastewater surveillance equipment and testing for Public Health Services for the period of September 18, 2025 - September 17, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250217), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
This request will allow for HCPH to purchase and install sampler equipment to collect wastewater samples
from wastewater sites for the purpose of disease surveillance and testing for COVID-19 and other conditions
Expected Impact:
Installing wastewater samplers enables wastewater surveillance to function as an early detection system for
potential outbreaks or surges in communities. When paired with clinical case data, this approach provides
public health officials with better insights to implement necessary strategies, improving public health
intervention and mitigating the spread of disease.
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