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):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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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;
• able to handle sample matrices up to 25% TDS;
• have the ability to automatically address matrix effects;
• have the ability to review data faster via an outlier alert system;
• should have maintenance sensors that will keep track of the maintenance that is necessary throughout
usage;
• have video guides for any analyst to watch to address various issues that may arise;
• allow for a post-run tune verification to verify the instrument's stability and allow for preparation for
the
• ability to access training courses online to further knowledge on the ICP/MS improvements over time;
• have access to application and method services using our existing Mass Hunter software platform.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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05/08/2025 |
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Advertisement Approval |
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08/07/2025 |
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Location:
Address (if applicable): Pollution Control Services
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/14/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department:
Jesse Dickerman, (Interim Executive Director), Evirgia Stewart (Laboratory Manager), Geoffrey McKeel (Chief of Staff - PCS), Kennedy Harden (Senior Buyer-Purchasing)
Attachments (if applicable): Letter