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Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a contract renewal with Eurofins Xenco, LLC, for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $230,000.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move the Board adopt a draft resolution and order of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving the renewal of Contract No. 23-018-AMS between the EAA and Eurofins Xenco, LLC. for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $230,000, for the period May 31, 2025 through May 31, 2026.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board to consider a Research & Technology recommendation to renew Contract No. 23-018-AMS between the EAA and Eurofins Xenco, LLC., for analytical laboratory services.
Originally adopted on June 14, 2023, this contract renewal is the second of four renewal option periods of the contract. The contract renewal term is for the period of May 31, 2025 through May 31, 2026.
Eurofins Xenco, LLC. is utilized as the primary analytical laboratory for EAA Aquifer Science Research water quality samples collected from springs, rivers, and wells across the Aquifer system. The laboratory can analyze samples for a broad range of general water quality parameters including major and minor cation and anions, as well as a full suite of other analytes of concern.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION:
Eurofins Xenco, LLC., is not an M/WBE vendor.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
This agenda item helps build and/or create Greater Understanding and Management through Science and Assuredness in Regulatory Programming - key objectives in achieving the EAA’s goals identified in the 2021-30 Strategic Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract will not exceed $230,000 during the contract term. The proposed budgeted amount for each contract year will be set annually.