FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lan C. Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services
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TRIPLE QUADRUPOLE MASS SPECTROMETER (TQMS)
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a purchase order to VWR for a Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (TQMS) System in the amount of $277,228.34 (including the TQMS system, freight, sales tax, and two (2) year extended warranty) in accordance with Ordinance No. OCSD-52, Section 2.03(B): Cooperative Procurement; (NASPO Value Point Master Agreement No. MA16000234-2 created by the State of Idaho which California (CA) agencies may utilize (CA Participating Addendum No. 7-16-99-26-01)).
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BACKGROUND
The Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (TQMS) system is needed to analyze fish tissue and sediment samples for the ocean monitoring program as required by the Orange County Sanitation District's (Sanitation District) Ocean Discharge Permit, Southern California Bight Regional Monitoring Survey, and various special projects. This purchase request is to replace a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer system that has exceeded its service life.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
* Comply with environmental permit requirements
* Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level or standard
* Cultivate a highly qualified, well-trained, and diverse workforce
PROBLEM
This request is to replace an 11-year old analytical instrument that has exceeded the manufacturer-recommended serviceable life of 7-10 years. Instrument breakdown has increased due to age and sample turnaround time has consequently increased due to the need to repeat analysis. In combination, these occurrences have increased the Sanitation District's expenditure on staff time, replacements parts, and repair services. Purchasing the updated TQMS system will equip the Sanitation District with a mor...
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