Legislation Details

File #: 26-3093    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 5/3/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request for approval of a renewal option with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) system for Pollution Control Services for the period of August 7, 2026 - August 6, 2027, at a cost of $133,184 (240455), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
Attachments: 1. 26-3093 Renewal Job No 240455 - Agilent Technologies, Inc..pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Pollution Control Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): 240455
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Agilent Technologies, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval of a renewal option with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) system for Pollution Control Services for the period of August 7, 2026 - August 6, 2027, at a cost of $133,184 (240455), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
The work to be performed by the Bidder shall include, but is not limited to, providing a laboratory system
capable of analyzing metals in water and soil at parts per billion (ppb) levels. Must clearly
demonstrate their ability to install an ICP/MS system with a sample capacity of 50-125 samples and provide
services that may include annual preventive maintenance. Include warranty with at least three years of extended coverage-along and initial consumables and training.

Expected Impact:
An up-to-date system with an autosampler increases our throughput, increases the accuracy of our results,
and cuts the cost of resources and labor hours. This will be achieved by:
? having pre-determined templates and workflows;
? having a user interface compatible with any mobile device on the same local area network;
? having fully developed methods based on the EPA or equivalent methods;
? should come with prewritten SOP templates;
?...

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