Explanation
Background: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument.
The ICP-OES instrument will be used for the analysis of metals in both drinking water and source water. This is a critical piece of equipment used to test the metals in finished drinking water, as required by Ohio EPA. In addition, the instrument will be used to test source water for metals so the water plants can adjust treatment and remove contaminants before the water is sent out to the public.
Procurement:
The Department of Finance and Management advertised and solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from August 15, 2025 to September 5, 2025 for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ031006.
Four hundred nine (409) vendors were solicited, and one (1) bid was received which was opened and evaluated on September 5, 2025. The evaluation committee determined that Agilent Technologies, Inc. was the lowest responsible and responsive bidder and therefore, recommends an award be made to them in the amount of $144,995.39.
Principal Parties:
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
5301 Stevens Creeks Blvd.
Santa Clara, Ca 95051
Georgeann Foster 800-227-9770
Contract Compliance Number: 010267
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: 3/24/2027
FISCAL IMPACT: $144,995.39 is budgeted and available from within the Water Operating Fund to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $144,995.39 from the Water Operating Fund. ($144,995.39)
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