Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with Chem Pro Laboratory Inc. to Install New Sampling Stations in Accordance with the Amalgamated Sewer Agreement with the City of Los Angeles. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Item Number: C 6 Meeting Date: 02/23/09 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with Chem Pro Laboratory Inc. to Install New Sampling Stations in Accordance with the Amalgamated Sewer Agreement with the City of Los Angeles Contact Person/Dept.: Mate Gaspar/PW Phone Number: 310 253 5602 General Fund: Yes X No Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Action Item: Public Hearing: Public Notification: Chem Pro Laboratory was notified via e mail on February 18 2009 and Master E Mail Notification List emailed on February 18 2009. Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (02/12/09) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (02/18/09) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (02/18/09) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (02/18/09) Attachments: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with Chem Pro Laboratory Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5 548.96 for the installation of new sampling stations. BACKGROUND: Culver City has contracted with Chem Pro Laboratories Inc. on an annual basis to provide wastewater sampling and testing in accordance with the Amalgamated Sewer Agreement (Agreement) with the City of Los Angeles. In 2002 the City entered into a 5 year contract with an optional 5 year administrative contract extension. In 2007 staff administratively approved a 5 year contract extension. Chem Pro Laboratory Inc has been providing excellent service to the City. Their annual contract amount is $12 400. The City of Los Angeles informed staff that the sampling and testing of the sewage may not have been conducted per requirements in the Agreement. Upon investigat...
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