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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-11777 with BSK Analytical Laboratories for the provision of Environmental Laboratory Testing & Analysis services, to increase the amount by $200,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed $500,000; and to extend the term of the Agreement by three years, for a new term of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2016; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to approve two future amendments up to ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of services or result in an increase to net county costs.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-11777 with BSK Analytical Laboratories for the provision of Environmental Laboratory Testing & Analysis services, to increase the amount by $200,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed $500,000; and to extend the term of the Agreement by three years, for a new term of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2016; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to approve two future amendments up to ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of services or result in an increase to net county costs.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department's Public Health Laboratory (PH Lab) serves as the area's Regional Laboratory, and has provided the necessary water testing for a variety of agencies such as, the City of Salinas, City of Soledad, City of Gonzales, Salinas Valley State Prison, City of Hollister, Pinnacles National Monument, and over 100 community water systems. Due to the volume of testing required, PH Lab coordinates testing with other cost-effective laboratories, including BSK Analytical Laboratories (BSK), and ships the samples for the client as a value-added service.
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