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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with SEAL Analytical Inc., Mequon, Wisconsin, in the amount of $32,536 for the purchase of a Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) analyzer for the Lake County Public Works Department.
Staff Summary
• The current BOD analyzer at the Lake County Environmental Laboratory has reached its end of life according to the manufacturer. Replacement parts are no longer produced, and this instrument will not be able to be serviced by the manufacturer. There is a need to prepare ahead of this instrument breakdown to avoid disruption to the BOD testing and reporting.
• A Request for Proposal was extended to several vendors; responses were received from three vendors, and two vendors were short-listed for finalist interviews.
• Based on the criteria set forth in the Request for Proposals, the evaluation committee selected SEAL Analytical, Inc., as the most qualified vendor.
• The contract includes the purchase of the BOD analyzer, installation, and training for a total contract cost of $32,536.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the current biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) analyzer at the Lake County Environmental Laboratory is unable to be repaired and needs to be replaced in order to continue BOD testing and reporting; and
WHEREAS, the current BOD analyzer has reached its end of life according to the manufacturer and replacement parts are no longer produced to allow for repair; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a Request for Proposal was extended to several vendors; responses were received, and two vendors were short-listed for finalist interviews; and
WHEREAS, based on the criteria set forth in the Request for Proposals, the evaluation committee selected SEAL Analytical Inc., as the most qualified vendor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with SEAL Analytical, Inc., Mequon, Wisconsin in the amount of $32,536 for the purchase of a BOD analyzer for the Lake County Public Works Department.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on January 14, 2025.