Agenda Item Wording:
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Award of annual contract for analytical laboratory services - Authorize the City Manager to award an annual contract, not to exceed $260,000 per year, with four (4) annual renewal options to Moore Twining Associates for analytical laboratory services in support of regulatory compliance and operational monitoring for the City of Visalia.
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Agenda Date: 02/17/2026
Prepared by:
Ben Litwack, Public Works Manager, 559-713-4671, ben.litwack@visalia.gov
Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director, 559-713-4052, nick.bartsch@visalia.gov
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award an annual contract, not to exceed $260,000 per year, with four (4) annual renewal options to Moore Twining Associates, Inc. for analytical laboratory services in support of regulatory compliance and operational monitoring for the City of Visalia.
Summary:
This item authorizes the award of an annual professional services contract for analytical laboratory testing services required to support regulatory compliance and operational decision-making across multiple City programs, including the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), Pretreatment Program, and Stormwater Program.
Background Discussion:
The City issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 24-25-32 on October 10, 2025, seeking qualified analytical laboratories to provide routine and specialized testing services. These services are essential for process control, regulatory compliance, and reporting obligations associated with wastewater treatment, industrial pretreatment, and stormwater monitoring.
Two firms submitted proposals in response to the RFP: BSK Associates and Moore Twining Associates, Inc. Staff conducted a comprehensive evaluation of both written proposals and interviewed each firm. Evaluation criteria included technical qualifications, analytical capabilities, experience with regulatory compliance, quality assurance and quality control procedure...
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