Resolution authorizing execution of a three-year supply agreement with two one-year option periods, with Hach Company, of Loveland, Colorado, in the amount of $2,700,000.00 to purchase necessary instruments, components, and reagent consumables to meet operational needs of Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026 funding of $445,000.00 from the Water Fund and $210,000.00 from the Wastewater Fund, for a combined total of $655,000.00.

The City Council has authorized a three-year supply agreement with two one-year option periods, totaling up to $2,700,000.00, with Hach Company of Loveland, Colorado. This agreement is for the purchase of essential instruments, components, and reagent consumables required for the operational needs of Corpus Christi Water's treatment plants and laboratories. For Fiscal Year 2026, $655,000.00 has been allocated, with $445,000.00 from the Water Fund and $210,000.00 from the Wastewater Fund. This is a sole-source procurement, justified by Hach Company's proprietary instruments and their critical role in measuring water quality parameters to ensure compliance with TCEQ and EPA regulations. The agreement includes a negotiated 10% discount off the list price for all purchases.

This agreement ensures that Corpus Christi Water facilities have the necessary equipment and supplies to monitor and maintain high water quality, directly impacting the safety and reliability of your drinking water and the effective treatment of wastewater. Funding comes from existing utility funds, not new taxes.

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