Legislation Details

File #: 25-6509    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 10/6/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/16/2025 Final action: 10/16/2025
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Biotage LLC in the amount of $91,618 for oil and grease solid phase extraction system for Pollution Control Services (250028), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
Attachments: 1. 25-6509 Award Job No. 250028 - Biotage LLC
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Pollution Control Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Latrice Babin

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 250028
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Biotage LLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Biotage LLC in the amount of $91,618 for oil and grease solid phase extraction system for Pollution Control Services (250028), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Interest in Oil and Grease analysis has increased. The need for it has reached the citizens of Harris County, especially through the Constable's offices and the Stormwater program, as they tackle junkyards, run off, and the impact on the health of our citizens and the environment.

Expected Impact:
It will increase the lab's capabilities to analyze water samples for Oil and Grease. There will be no need to subcontract this analysis to commercial labs. It is fiscally responsible to bring the analysis in-house.

Alternative Options:
Keep on subcontracting the samples out, which will negatively impact on the laboratory's budget.

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