SUBJECT
Consideration to authorize the purchase of the stormwater sampling system at the five monitoring sites throughout the city that collect stormwater samples during rain events. Replacing a system that is over 25 years old from Teledyne Isco, Inc., Lincoln, NE, with sole source vendor in the total amount of $90,914.00. In addition, CC Lynch & Associates, Inc. will be doing the installation at the five monitoring sites for a total amount of $10,000.00. The grand total amount for this system replacement is $100,914.00. This system provides the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit which is a requirement for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: High; Ensuring that departments are aligned towards a common goal; contributing to organizational success.
Supporting goal(s) policy(ies): Establish a healthy region and sustainable environment.
Summary of alignment: Establishing a healthy region and sustainable environment by replacing the over 25-year-old stormwater sampling system.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None
BACKGROUND
The stormwater sampling system will be replacing the over 25-year-old system in place right now. The system will be installed in the monitoring stations that are located throughout the city which collect stormwater samples during any rain event. The system gradually stopped working 5 years ago and the collection is done manually by the Environmental Stormwater Crew.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that this purchase be approved.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N: Yes
Source of Funds: Environmental Services Fund
Account #: 249-3840-545-90-01
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund Account 249-3840-545-90-01.