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CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Issuance of Service Purchase Order to
BSK Associates, of Fresno, for Laboratory Services for Unregulated Contaminant
Monitoring Rule 3 (UCMR3) Testing Requirements ($23,970)
MEETING DATE: August 20, 2014
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving issuance of service purchase order to
BSK Associates, of Fresno, for laboratory services for Unregulated
Contaminant Monitoring Rule 3 (UCMR3) testing requirements, in
the amount of $23,970.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act require that
once every five years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) issue a new list of no more than 30 unregulated contaminants
to be monitored by public water systems. The UCMR3 provides the EPA and other interested parties
with scientifically valid data on the occurrence of contaminants in drinking water and are used in
developing regulatory decisions. The City of Lodi is considered a large public water system (systems
serving more than 10,000 people) and is required to complete and pay for required tests. The monitoring
timeframe consists of one consecutive 12 -month period. Staff recommends beginning the required
sampling in September 2014.
Staff sent Requests for Quotations to BSK Associates, Eurofins Eaton Analytical, Inc., and Babcock
Laboratories, Inc. These laboratories have all been listed on the EPA's Laboratory Approval Program
and meet proficiency testing criteria for methods indicated by the UCMR3. Staff received three quotes on
or before July 29, 2014, and BSK Associates was the low bidder.
• BSK Associates $23,970
• Eurofins Eaton Analytical, Inc. $24,732
■ BABCOCK Laboratories, Inc. $31,604
Staff recommends issuing a service purchase order to BSK Associates in the amount of $23,970.
FISCAL IMPACT: Expenditure for laboratory services is included in the Water Operations
budget. Failure to complete testing in a timely manner may result in fines.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Water Operating Fund/Production (180453): $11,985
Water Operating Fund/SWTP (180461): $11,985
Jordan Ayers - 10
Deputy City Manager/Internal Sgrvices Director
F. Wally Skideiin
Public Works Director
Prepared by Andrew S. Richle, Water Plant Superintendent
FWS/ASR/pmf
cc: Lance Roberts, Utilities Superintendent
APPROVED: `V
Stephen Schwibauer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-150
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
ISSUANCE OF A SERVICE PURCHASE ORDER TO
BSK ASSOCIATES, OF FRESNO, FOR LABORATORY
SERVICES FOR UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT RULE 3
(UCMR3) TESTING REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act require that once
every five years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issue a new list of no more
than 30 unregulated contaminants to be monitored by public water systems. The UCMR3
provides the EPA and other interested parties with scientifically valid data on the occurrence of
contaminants in drinking water and are used in developing regulatory decisions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi is considered a large public water system (systems serving
more than 10,000 people) required to participate and pay for its own testing costs; and
WHEREAS, City staff sent Request for Quotations to BSK Associates, Eurofins Eaton
Analytical, Inc., and Babcock Laboratories, Inc., and received the following bids:
■ BSK Associates $23,970
■ Eurofins Eaton Analytical, Inc. $24,732
* BABCOCK Laboratories, Inc. $31,604
WHEREAS, staff recommends a service purchase order be issued to BSK Associates,
the low bidder, in the amount of $23,970.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the issuance of a service purchase order to BSK Associates, of Fresno, California, for laboratory
services for Unregulated Contaminant Rule 3 (UCMR3) testing requirements in the amount of
$23,970.
Dated: August 20, 2014
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-150 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 20, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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City Clerk
2014-150