Title
Proposed Amendment No. 2
Contract No. 2204670/SCN-0000223
Water Testing Supplies
O&M
Body
Agenda of: November 20, 2025
Item No.: 2025-364
Amount: Original Contract $537,784.30
Amendment No. 1 373,672.90
Proposed Amendment No. 2 195,020.75
Total Contract Amount $1,106,477.95
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: October 31, 2025
RE: Proposed Amendment No. 2
Contract No. 2204670/SCN-0000223
Water Testing Supplies
Vendor: IDEXX Distribution, Inc.
Status: Amendment/Change Order
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Cheryl Porter, Chief Operating Officer - Water and Field Services, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into Contract No. 2204670/SCN- 0000223, Proposed Amendment No. 2, "Water Testing Supplies" with IDEXX Distribution, Inc., with an increased cost of $195,020.75, for a total cost not to exceed $1,106,477.95, with no increase in duration for a total duration of three (3) years; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
IDEXX products are being used by five water treatment plants (WTPs), Water Quality group and Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) for microbiological analysis of water (as required by Safe Drinking Water Act) and wastewater. Microbiological examination of water and wastewater involves lab testing to assess microbial contamination and quality by identifying and quantifying microorganisms like coliforms, E. coli, and others. These examinations are crucial for ensuring the safety of drinking water and monitoring the effectiveness of wastewater treatment.
JUSTIFICATION
The original contract was set up between GLWA and IDEXX in March 2023 for two years with one renewal option which is ending in February 2026. Howev...
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