Title
Bacteriological Water Testing - Proposal
History
Per the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulation (based on Village population), the Utility Division within Public Works is required to obtain sixty-eight (68) water samples per month from various locations throughout the Village. The samples must be tested by a certified laboratory within a specific timeframe. The Village collects 17 samples per week and these samples are picked up by the laboratory once a week.
Enviro-Test/Perry Laboratories, Inc. of Willowbrook, Illinois, our current vendor, has performed this professional testing for the Village without a problem for the past twenty-five years. While routine samples are picked up from the Village as part of the contract, it is periodically necessary that we deliver samples to the testing laboratories if there is a concern that there may have been some compromise of the potable water system that could impact the water quality. ETP Labs, Inc. of Willowbrook, Illinois is conveniently located for samples to be delivered in a timely manner by our staff.
In 2015, multi-year proposals for testing and reporting services were requested from the only two certified laboratories within a reasonable distance from the Village of Orland Park. Suburban Laboratories, Inc. submitted a 1-year only proposal of $8.50 per sample for an annual cost of $7,896.00, plus a $20.00 pick up fee ETP Labs submitted a 2 year cost proposal of $7.50 per sample, plus a $12.00 pickup fee through December 31, 2017.
ETP Labs cost at $7.50 per sample, plus the $12.00 pick-up fee each week is $139.50, and $558.00 per month for an annual cost of $6,696.00. Additionally, funds are needed for the periodic check samples the Village performs to maintain water quality. The total annual expenditure will not exceed $7,000.00.
On February 1, 2016, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
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