Title:
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REPORT - WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS AND SOLE SOURCE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VITISYSTEMS, INC. DBA CALTEST ANALYTICAL LABORATORY FOR ANALYTICAL SERVICES
BACKGROUND: The Laguna Environmental Laboratory (LEL) may need support from third party laboratories to handle increased workload, meet tight project deadlines, or access specialized testing capabilities that are not available in the LEL. This contract can be crucial when the LEL faces capacity limitations due to staff shortages, equipment constraints, or an unexpected surge in sample volume. Additionally, contracting with outside labs provide expertise in niche or highly technical analyses that require advanced instrumentation or methodologies not available at the Laguna Environmental Laboratory, ensuring that the LEL can maintain high standards of quality and compliance without delays.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water that the Board of Public Utilities, by motion, waive competitive bid...
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Code sections:
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15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption, 15378 - Not a Project
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