TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 4, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order for Contract 26-103-11, Laboratory Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, to Pace Analytical Services, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $58,555.00, Account 101-16000-612490, Requisition 1654793
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Dear Sir:
On March 19, 2026, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids Contract 26-103-11, Laboratory Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
In response to a public advertisement of April 22, 2026, a bid opening was held on May 12, 2026. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES LLC $58,555.00
ONTERRIS LABORATORIES, LLC $67,375.00
ALS GROUP USA CORPORATION $72,275.00
EUROFINS ENVIRONMENT TESTING $73,500.00
SGS NORTH AMERICA $76,685.00
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING & TECHNOLOGIES, $80,850.00
LLC DBA STERLING LABS
TEKLAB INC $85,627.50
Pace Analytical Services, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost for this contract was $93,000.00, placing their bid of $58,555.00 approximately 37% below the engineer’s estimate.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) was not included in this contract because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D is not included in this contract because the estimate is less than the minimum threshold established by Section 4 of the Affirmative Action Ordinance.
The contract will expire on December 31, 2026.
No bid deposit was required for this contract.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order for Contract 26-103-11 to Pace Analytical Services, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $58,555.00.
Funds for the 2026 expenditure are available in Account 101-16000-612490.
Requested, Edward W. Podczerwinski, Director of Monitoring and Research
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:gv
Respectfully Submitted, Precious Brady-Davis, Chairperson, Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for June 4, 2026