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
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
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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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Location:
Address (if applicable): Harris County Pollution Control Services 101 S. Richey Pasadena
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/16/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Vanessa J. de Vera, Laboratory Manager, Pollution Control Services; Tamara L. Twiner, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Bid Table