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County approves 3‑year sole‑source contract with Hatch Company for water monitoring instruments
Summary
The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management received approval to establish a three‑year, sole‑source agreement with Hatch Company to service and supply water quality monitoring instruments used for Safe Drinking Water Act compliance; amount not to exceed $2,190,000.
DeKalb County commissioners approved a three‑year, sole‑source agreement with Hatch Company to service and supply water quality monitoring equipment used across the county’s distribution network.
The Department of Watershed Management requested the contract, citing a long‑standing vendor relationship and the need for factory‑trained technicians for start‑up, calibration and repairs. Director Wells told commissioners the instrumentation provides real‑time monitoring that is required by the Safe Drinking Water Act at both federal and state levels.
The request seeks to establish a three‑year agreement with Hatch Company in an amount not to exceed $2,190,000. Commissioners moved to approve the item and the motion passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: Maintaining real‑time monitoring equipment and timely calibration and repairs is part of the county’s regulatory compliance for drinking water quality and ensures continued operation of monitoring systems in the distribution network.
Discussion and votes - Director Wells said the county has a nearly two‑decade relationship with the vendor and currently operates several Hatch instruments across the system. - Commissioners asked no follow‑up questions on the record and voted to approve the sole‑source contract by voice vote.
Action - The PWI Committee approved the three‑year sole‑source agreement with Hatch Company for monitoring equipment, parts and services, not to exceed $2,190,000.
