HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2026-058 - 5/12/2026 - Approved SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 6986
- Chemical Analysis Testing
THIS Chemical Analysis Testing Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into
by and between the City of Corpus Christi, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation
("City") and Eurofins Environment Testing South Central, LLC ("Contractor"), effective
upon execution by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee ("City
Manager").
WHEREAS, Contractor has bid to provide Chemical Analysis Testing in response to
Request for Bid/Proposal No. 6986 ("RFB/RFP"), which RFB/RFP includes the required
scope of work and all specifications and which RFB/RFP and the Contractor's bid or
proposal response, as applicable, are incorporated by reference in this Agreement as
Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively, as if each were fully set out here in its entirety.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. Scope. Contractor shall provide Chemical Analysis Testing ("Services") in
accordance with the attached Scope of Work, as shown in Attachment A, the
content of which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set
out here in its entirety, and in accordance with Exhibit 2.
2. Term.
(A) The term of this Agreement is one year beginning on the date executed by
the City. The parties may mutually agree to renew the term of this Agreement for
up to three additional one-year period(s) (each an "Option Term"), provided, the
parties do so in writing prior to the expiration of the original term or the then-current
Option Term.
(B) At the end of the term of this Agreement or the final Option Term, the
Agreement may, at the request of the City prior to expiration of the term or final
Option Term, continue on a month-to-month basis for up to six months with
compensation at the appropriate pro rota amount, based on the amount stated
in section 3 of this Agreement, for the month-to-month term. The Contractor may
opt out of this month-to-month term by providing notice to the City at least 30
days prior to the expiration of the term or final Option Term. During the month-to-
month term, either Party may terminate the Agreement upon 30 days' advance
written notice to the other Party.
3. Compensation and Payment. This Agreement is for an amount not to exceed
$232,725.00, subject to approved amendments and changes. Payment will be
made for Services performed and accepted by the City within 30 days of the
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completion date, subject to receipt of an acceptable invoice. All pricing must
be in accordance with the attached Quote/Bid/Pricing Schedule, as shown in
Attachment B, the content of which is incorporated by reference into this
Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety.
Invoices must be mailed to the following address, with a copy provided to the
Contract Administrator:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Accounts Payable
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277
4. Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator designated by the City is
responsible for approval of all phases of performance and operations under this
Agreement, including deductions for non-performance and authorizations for
payment. The City's Contract Administrator for this Agreement is as follows:
Diana Zertuche Garza
Corpus Christi Water
361-826-1827
DianaG@corpuschristitx.gov
5. Insurance; Bonds.
(A) Before performance can begin under this Agreement, the Contractor must
deliver a certificate of insurance ("COI"), as proof of the required insurance
coverages, to the City's Risk Manager and the Contract Administrator.
Additionally, the COI must state that the City will be given at least 30 days'
advance written notice of cancellation, material change in coverage, or intent
not to renew any of the policies. The City must be named as an additional insured.
The City Attorney must be given copies of all insurance policies within 10 days of
the City Manager's written request. Insurance requirements are as stated in
Attachment C, the content of which is incorporated by reference into this
Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety.
(B) In the event that a payment bond, a performance bond, or both, are
required of the Contractor to be provided to the City under this Agreement before
performance can commence, the terms, conditions, and amounts required in the
bonds and appropriate surety information are as included in the RFB/RFP or as
may be stated on Attachment C, and such content is incorporated here in this
Agreement by reference as if each bond's terms, conditions, and amounts were
fully set out here in their entireties.
6. Purchase Release Order. For multiple-release purchases of Services to be
provided by the Contractor over a period of time, the City will exercise its right to
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specify time, place and quantity of Services to be delivered in the following
manner: any City department or division may send to Contractor a purchase
release order signed by an authorized employee of the department or division.
The purchase release order must refer to this Agreement, and Services will not be
rendered until the Contractor receives the signed purchase release order.
7. Inspection and Acceptance. City may inspect all Services and products supplied
before acceptance. Any Services or products that are provided but not
accepted by the City must be corrected or re-worked immediately at no charge
to the City. If immediate correction or re-working at no charge cannot be made
by the Contractor, a replacement service may be procured by the City on the
open market and any costs incurred, including additional costs over the item's
bid/proposal price, must be paid by the Contractor within 30 days of receipt of
City's invoice.
8. Warranty.
(A) The Contractor warrants that all products supplied under this Agreement are
new, quality items, fit for their intended purpose, and of good material and
workmanship. The Contractor warrants that it has clear title to the products and
that the products are free of liens or encumbrances.
(B) The specific warranty provisions applicable to this Agreement are stated in
Attachment D, which is attached to this Agreement and incorporated by
reference into this Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety. Products and
Services, if any, purchased under this Agreement shall be warranted by the
Contractor or, if indicated in Attachment D by the manufacturer, for the period
stated in Attachment D.
(C) Contractor warrants that all Services shall be performed in accordance with
the standard of care used by similarly situated contractors performing similar
services.
9. Quality/Quantity Adjustments. Any Service quantities indicated on Attachment B
are estimates only and do not obligate the City to order or accept more than the
City's actual requirements nor do the estimates restrict the City from ordering less
than its actual needs during the term of the Agreement and including any Option
Term. Substitutions and deviations from the City's Service and/or product
requirements or specifications are prohibited without the prior written approval of
the Contract Administrator.
10. Non-Appropriation. The continuation of this Agreement after the close of any
fiscal year of the City, which fiscal year ends on September 30th annually, is subject
to appropriations and budget approval specifically covering this Agreement as
an expenditure in the City's fiscal budget, and it is within the sole discretion of the
City's City Council to determine whether or not to fund this Agreement. The City
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does not represent that a budget item for this Agreement will be adopted, as that
determination and decision is within the City Council's sole discretion when
adopting each fiscal budget.
11. Independent Contractor. Contractor shall perform the Services and work
required by this Agreement as an independent contractor and will furnish such
Services in its own manner and method, and under no circumstances or
conditions will any agent, servant, or employee of the Contractor be considered
an employee of the City.
12. Subcontractors. In performing the Services, the Contractor may use
subcontractors in connection with the work performed under this Agreement.
When using subcontractors, however, the Contractor must obtain prior written
approval from the Contract Administrator unless the subcontractors were named
in the bid or proposal or in an attachment to this Agreement, as applicable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor has been approved to utilize
subcontractors to provide the Services whenever deemed necessary by the
Contractor. In using subcontractors, the Contractor is responsible for all their acts
and omissions to the same extent as if the subcontractor and its employees were
employees of the Contractor. All requirements set forth as part of this Agreement,
including the necessity of providing a COI in advance to the City, are applicable
to all subcontractors and their employees to the same extent as if the Contractor
and its employees had performed the Services and work. The City may, at the
City's sole discretion, choose not to accept Services performed by a
subcontractor that was not approved in accordance with this paragraph.
13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing and
executed by an authorized representative of each party.
14. Waiver. No waiver by either party of any breach of any term or condition of this
Agreement waives any subsequent breach of the same.
15. Taxes. Reserved.
16. Notice. Any notice required under this Agreement must be given by fax, hand
delivery, or certified mail, postage prepaid, and is deemed received on the day
faxed or hand-delivered or on the third day after postmark if sent by certified mail.
Notice must be sent as follows:
IF TO CITY:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Diana Zertuche Garza, Contracts/Funds Administrator
Corpus Christi Water
2726 Holly Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Phone: 361-826-1827
Fax: N/A
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IF TO CONTRACTOR:
Eurofins Environment Testing South Central, LLC
Attn: Charles "Pat" Byrne, President
1733 N. Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Phone: 281-240-4200
Fax: N/A
17. Indemnification. Reserved.
18. Termination.
(A) Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for the
other party's failure to comply with any of the terms of this Agreement. The party
moving to terminate must give the non-terminating party written notice of the
breach and set out a reasonable opportunity to cure. If the party receiving notice
of termination has not cured within the cure period, the terminating party may
terminate this Agreement immediately thereafter.
(B) Termination for Convenience. Alternatively, the City or Contractor may
terminate this Agreement for convenience upon 30 days' advance written notice
to the non-terminating party. In the event of a termination for convenience, the
Contractor shall be compensated for all Services performed prior to the date of
termination, and the City shall have no further obligation to the Contractor.
19. Owner's Manual and Preventative Maintenance. Contractor agrees to provide a
copy of the owner's manual and/or preventative maintenance guidelines and
instructions, if available, for any goods purchased by the City pursuant to this
Agreement. Contractor shall provide such documentation upon delivery of such
goods and prior to receipt of the final payment by the City.
20. Limitation of Liability. Each party's maximum pecuniary liability under this
Agreement is limited to the total amount of compensation shown in Section 3 of
this Agreement. In no event shall either party be liable for incidental,
consequential, or special damages.
21. Assignment. No assignment of this Agreement by the Contractor, or of any right
or interest contained herein, is effective unless the City Manager first gives written
consent to such assignment. The performance of this Agreement by the
Contractor is of the essence of this Agreement, and the City Manager's right to
withhold consent to such assignment is within the sole discretion of the City
Manager on any ground whatsoever.
22. Severability. Each provision of this Agreement is considered to be severable and,
if, for any reason, any provision or part of this Agreement is determined to be
invalid and contrary to applicable law, such invalidity shall not impair the
operation of nor affect those portions of this Agreement that are valid, but this
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Agreement shall be construed and enforced in all respects as if the invalid or
unenforceable provision or part had been omitted.
23. Order of Precedence. In the event of any conflicts or inconsistencies between this
Agreement, its attachments, and exhibits, such conflicts and inconsistencies will
be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority:
A. this Agreement (excluding attachments and exhibits);
B. its attachments;
C. the bid solicitation document including any addenda (Exhibit 1 ); then,
D. the Contractor's bid response (Exhibit 2).
24. Certificate of Interested Parties. Contractor agrees to comply with Texas
Government Code Section 2252.908, as it may be amended, and to complete
Form 1295 "Certificate of Interested Parties" as part of this Agreement if required
by law.
25. Governing Law. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, Texas,
and City laws in the performance of this Agreement. The applicable law for any
legal disputes arising out of this Agreement is the law of the State of Texas, and
the forum for such disputes is the appropriate district or county court in Nueces
County, Texas. In accordance with Chapter 2271 , Texas Government Code, if this
contract has a value of $100,000 or more paid wholly or partly from public funds
and the Contractor has 10 or more full-time employees, Contractor verifies that
the Contractor does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term
of this Agreement. In accordance with Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code,
Contractor verifies that the Contractor does not have a practice, policy,
guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association and will not discriminate during the term of the Agreement against a
firearm entity or fire trade association. In accordance with Chapter 2276, Texas
Government Code, Contractor verifies that the Contractor does not boycott
energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of this
Agreement.
26. Public Information Act Requirements. This clause applies only to agreements that
have a stated expenditure of at least $1 ,000,000 or that result in the expenditure
of at least $1 ,000,000 by the City. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552,
Government Code, may apply to this contract and the Contractor agrees that
the contract can be terminated if the Contractor knowingly or intentionally fails
to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.
27. Consent Decree Requirements. This Agreement is subject to certain requirements
provided for by the consent decree entered into as part of Civil Action No. 2:20-
cv-00235, United States of America and State of Texas v. City of Corpus Christi in
the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi
Division (the "Consent Decree"). A set of Wastewater Consent Decree Special
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Conditions has been attached as Attachment E, the content of which is
incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set out here in its entirety.
The Contractor must comply with Attachment E while performing the Services.
28. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior
negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, either oral or
written, between the parties.
(Signature Page Follows)
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CONTRACTOR
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Signature: Charles Pat Byrne(May 15,202 08:58:39 CDT)
Printed Name: Charles Pat Byrne
Title: President
Date:05/15/2026
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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Director, Finance & Procurement
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Attachment A: Scope of Work Rob000a RLzrta
Attachment B: Quote/Bid/Pricing Schedule Rebecca Huerta(May 18,2026 1T06A3 CDT)
Attachment C: Insurance and Bond Requirements Rebecca Huerta
Attachment D: Warranty Requirements C iry Secretziry
Attachment E: Consent Decree Requirements
Incorporated by Reference Only:
Exhibit 1 : RFB/RFP No. 6986
Exhibit 2: Contractor's Bid/Proposal Response
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Attachment A: Scope of Work
1.1 General Rea uirements/Background Information
The Contractor shall provide chemical analysis for the Water Utilities Lab, the
Wastewater Division, and the Pretreatment Division.
1.2 Scope of Work
A. The Contractor shall conduct tests as per 40 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) 136 - Water Methods.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing labor, technicians,
equipment, and transportation for these services.
1.3 Types of Chemical Analysis
The table below is a breakdown of the bid form by group. When pricing the
group, the Contractor will include all analytes within the group.
Minimum Minimum
Analytical Analytical
Group Analyte Method Level Level
(MAL) (MA L)(mg/
Arsenic 50 ug/L 5
Barium 50 ug/L 100
Cadmium 50 ug/L 1
Biosolid TCLP RCRA
8 Metals Chromium SW846 6010 50 ug/L 5
Lead 50 ug/L 5
Selenium 50 ug/L 1
Silver 50 ug/L 5
Chlordane 1 ug/L 0.03
Endrin 1 ug/L 0.02
Biosolid TCLP Heptachlor SW846 8081 1 ug/L 0.008
Pesticides Lindane (gamma-BHC) 1 ug/L 0.4
Methoxychor 1 ug/L 10
Toxaphene 1 ug/L 0.5
1,1-dichloroethylene 2.5 ug/L 0.7
1,2-dichloroethane 2.5 ug/L 0.5
1,4-dichlorobenzene 2.5 ug/L 7.5
Benzene 2.5 ug/L 0.5
Carbon Tetrachloride 2.5 ug/L 0.5
Biosolid TCLP Volatiles Chlorobenzene SW846 8260 2.5 ug/L 100
Chloroform 2.5 ug/L 6
Methylethyl Ketone (2-Butanone) 2.5 ug/L 200
Tetrachloroethylene 2.5 ug/L 0.7
Trichloroethylene 2.5 ug/L 0.5
Vinyl Chloride 2.5 ug/L 0.2
214-5 Trichlorophenol 5 ug/L 400
Biosolid TCLP Semi-Volatiles 2 4-6-Trichlorophenol SW846 8270 5 ug/L 2
2,4-dinitroltoluene 5 ug/L 0.13
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Cresols (total) O, M. P 5 ug/L 200
Hexachlorobenzene 5 ug/L 0.13
Hexachlorobutadiene 5 ug/L 0.5
Hexachloroethane 5 ug/L 3
Nitrobenzene 5 ug/L 2
Pentachlorophenol 25 ug/L 100
Pyrodine 30 ug/L 5
Biosolid TCLP 2,4-5-TP (Silvex) 5 ug/L 1
Herbicides 2,4-D SW846 8321 5 ug/L 0.2
Biosolid TCLP Mercury SW846 7470 0.2 ug/L 0.2
Mercury
Water and Wastewater Testing
Acrolein 50 ug/L
Acrylonitrile 50 ug/L
Benzene 10 ug/L
Dichlorobromomethane 10 ug/L
(Bromodichloromethane)
Bromoform 10 ug/L
Carbon tetrachloride (Tetrachloromethane) 2 ug/L
Chlorobenzene 10 ug/L
Chlorodibromomethane 10 ug/L
Chloroethane 50 ug/L
2-Chloroethyl vinyl ether 10 ug/L
Chloroform (Trichloromethane) 10 ug/L
1,2-Dichlorobenzene (o-Dichlorobenzene) 10 ug/L
1,3-Dichlorobenzene (m-Dichlorobenzene) 10 ug/L
1,4-Dichlorobenzene (p-Dichlorobenzene) 10 ug/L
1,1-Dichloroethane 10 ug/L
Volatiles CA and 2 1,2-Dichloroethane 10 ug/L
Volatiles List 1,1-Dichlorethylene EPA 624 10 ug/L
1,2-Dichloropropane 10 ug/L
1,3-Dichloropropane, Total 10 ug/L
Ethylbenzene 10 ug/L
Methyl Bromide (Bromomethane) 50 ug/L
Methyl Chloride (Chloromethane) 50 ug/L
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 50 ug/L
Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane) 20 ug/L
1,2,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 10 ug/L
Tetrachloroethene 10 ug/L
Toluene 10 ug/L
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 10 ug/L
Trans-1,2-Dochloroethene 10 ug/L
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 10 ug/L
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 10 ug/L
Trichloroethene 10 ug/L
Vinyl Chloride 10 ug/L
Acenaphthene 10 ug/L
EPA 625—Table C.1 Acenaphthylene 10 ug/L
and Table C.2 EPA 625
Chapter 307 Aniline 10 ug/L
Anthracene 10 ug/L
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Atrazine 500 ug/L
Benzidine 50 ug/L
Benzo[a]a nth race ne 5 ug/L
Benzo[a]pyrene 5 ug/L
3,4-Benzofluoranthene 10 ug/L
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 20 ug/L
Benzo[k]fluoranthene 5 ug/L
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane 10 ug/L
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether 10 ug/L
Bis(2-chloromethyl)ether TIC 10 ug/L
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate 10 ug/L
4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether 10 ug/L
Butyl benzyl phthalate 10 ug/L
Carbazole 50 ug/L
p-Chloro-m-cresol 10 ug/L
2-Chloronaphthalene 10 ug/L
2-Chlorophenol 10 ug/L
4-Chlorophenyl phenyl ether 10 ug/L
Chrysene 5 ug/L
Cresols (all isomers) 10 ug/L
m-Cresol [3-Methylphenol] 10 ug/L
o-Cresol [2-Methylphenol] 10 ug/L
p-Cresol [4-Methylphenol] 10 ug/L
n-Decane 10 ug/L
Dibenzo(a),(h)anthracene 5 ug/L
3,3-Dichlorobenzidine 5 ug/L
2,4-Dichlorophenol 10 ug/L
Diethyl phthalate 10 ug/L
2,4-Di methyl phenol 10 ug/L
Dimethyl phthalate 10 ug/L
Di-n-butyl phthalate 10 ug/L
4,6-Dinitro-2-methyl phenol 50 ug/L
2,4-Dinitrophenol 50 ug/L
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 10 ug/L
2,6-Dinitrotoluene 10 ug/L
Di-n-octyl phthalate 10 ug/L
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine 20 ug/L
Fluoranthene 10 ug/L
Fluorene 10 ug/L
Hexachlorobenzene 5 ug/L
Hexachlorobutadiene 10 ug/L
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 10 ug/L
Hexachloroethane 20 ug/L
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene 5 ug/L
Isophorone 10 ug/L
m & p-Cresol 10 ug/L
Naphthalene 10 ug/L
EPA 625—Table C.1 Nitrobenzene 10 ug/L
and Table C.2 EPA 625
Chapter 307 2-Nitrophenol 20 ug/L
4-Nitrophenol 50 ug/L
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N-Nitrosodiethylamine 20 ug/L
N-Nitrosodim ethyl amine 50 ug/L
N-Nitroso-di-n-butylamine 20 ug/L
N-Nitrosodi-n-propylamine 20 ug/L
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine 20 ug/L
n-Octadecane 10 ug/L
Pentachlorobenzene 20 ug/L
Pentachlorophenol 10 ug/L
Phenanthrene 10 ug/L
Phenol 10 ug/L
Pyrene 20 ug/L
Pyridine 20 ug/L
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 10 ug/L
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol 10 ug/L
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 10 ug/L
o-Cresol [2-Methylphenol] 10 ug/L
p-Cresol [4-Methylphenol] 10 ug/L
Categorical Slu Fluoranthene EPA 625 10 ug/L
n-Octadecane 10 ug/L
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol 10 ug/L
n-Decane 10 ug/L
Carbazole 50 ug/L
Aldrin 0.01 ug/L
Chlordane 0.2 ug/L
4,4'-DDD 0.02 ug/L
4,4'-DDE 0.1 ug/L
4,4'-DDT 0.1 ug/L
Dieldrin 0.02 ug/L
Endosulfan I (alpha) 0.01 ug/L
Endosulfan 11 (beta) 0.02 ug/L
Endosulfan sulfate 0.1 ug/L
Endrin 0.02 ug/L
EPA 608 Endrin aldehyde 0.1 ug/L
Pesticides/PCBs C.1 Heptachlor EPA 608 0.1 ug/L
and C.2 Heptachlor epoxide 0.01 ug/L
Hexachlorocyclohexane (alpha) 0.05 ug/L
Hexachlorocyclohexane (beta) 0.05 ug/L
Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma) 0.05 ug/L
Lindane
Hexachlorocyclohexane (delta) 0.05 ug/L
Polychlorinated biphenyls, Total
PCB 1016 0.2 ug/L
PCB 1221 0.2 ug/L
PCB 1232 0.2 ug/L
PCB 1242 0.2 ug/L
PCB 1248 0.2 ug/L
EPA 608 PCB 1254 0.2 ug/L
Pesticides/PCBs C.1 PCB 1260 EPA 608 0.2 ug/L
and C.2 Toxaphene 0.3 ug/L
2,3,7,8-TCDD 1613B 10 ppq
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1,2,3,7,8-PeCDD 50 ppq
1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDD 50 ppq
1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDD 50 ppq
1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDD 50 ppq
2,3,7,8-HxCDDs 50 ppq
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDD 50 ppq
OCDD 100 ppq
Dioxin/Furans (TCDD Equivalents) 2,3,7,8-TCDF 10 ppq
1,2,3,7,8-PeCDF 50 ppq
2,3,4,7,8-PeCDF 50 ppq
1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDF 50 ppq
1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF 50 ppq
1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDF 50 ppq
2,3,4,6,7,8-HxCDF 50 ppq
2,3,7,8-HxCDFs 50 ppq
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine (as Azobenzene) 20 ug/L
Semivolatile toxic 1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene 20 ug/L
organic pollutants 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol EPA 1625 50 ug/L
Nonylphenol 333 ug/L
Volatile toxic organic 1,2-Dibromoethane 1624 10 ug/L
pollutants
Chlorpyrifos 0.05 ug/L
Demeton (O and S) 1657 0.2 ug/L
Organo-phosphorus Diazinon 0.1 ug/L
pesticides Guthion (Azinphos methyl) 0.1 ug/L
Malathion 1657, 0.1 ug/L
Parathion (ethyl) SM6630C 0.1 ug/L
PCB 77 0.0005
Chlorinated PCB 81 0.0005
Congeners PCB 126 1668B 0.0005
PCB 169 0.0005
Pesticides D urba I EPA 632 0.09g L
ronBromide 0.05 mg/L
Chloride 0.50 mg/L
Chlorite 0.05 mg/L
Fluoride 0.05 mg/L
300
Anions Nitrate EPA 30.1 or 0.05 mg/L
Nitrite 0.05 mg/L
Ortho-Phosphate 0.05 mg/L
Sulfate 0.20 mg/L
Nitrate-Nitrogen 100 ug/L
Aluminum, total 2.5 ug/L
WUL MMA Annual Arsenic, total EPA 200.8 0.5 ug/L
Samples Arsenic, dissolved 0.5 ug/L
Barium, total 3 ug/L
Cadmium, total 2 ug/L
WUL MMA Annual Copper, total EPA 200.8 2 ug/L
Samples Iron 5.0 ug/L
Lead, total 0.5 ug/L
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Manganese 0.5 ug/L
Silica, dissolved 1000 ug/L
Sodium 2.5 ug/L
Arsenic, total 0.5 ug/L
Barium 3 ug/L
Cadmium 1 ug/L
Chromium 3 ug/L
Copper 2 ug/L
Wastewater— Lead EPA 200.8 0.5 ug/L
Stormwater Metals Manganese 0.5 ug/L
Molybdenum N/A
Nickel 2 ug/L
Selenium 5 ug/L
Silver 0.5 ug/L
Zinc 5 ug/L
Boron, total 20 ug/L
Magnesium, total EPA 200.7 20 ug/L
Aluminum 2.5 ug/L
Barium 3 ug/L
Antimony, total 5 ug/L
Arsenic, total 0.5 ug/L
Beryllium, total 0.5 ug/L
Wastewater— Cadmium, total 1 ug/L
Quarterly Metals Chromium, total 3 ug/L
Copper, total EPA 200.8 2 ug/L
Lead, total 0.5 ug/L
Nickel, total 2 ug/L
Selenium, total 5 ug/L
Silver, total 0.5 ug/L
Thallium, total 0.5 ug/L
Zinc, total 5 ug/L
Arsenic 0.5 ug/L
Cadmium 1 ug/L
Total Chromium 3 ug/L
Copper 2 ug/L
Wastewater SIU Lead 0.5 ug/L
Annual Samples Nickel EPA 200.8 2 ug/L
Silver 0.5 ug/L
Zinc 5 ug/L
Cobalt 10 ug/L
Tin 50 ug/L
These analytes will be priced individually
Aluminum, total 2.5 ug/L
Arsenic, total 0.5 ug/L
Arsenic, dissolved 0.5 ug/L
Individual Metals (Will not come in as Barium, total EPA 200.8 3 ug/L
predetermined sets) Cadmium, total 1 ug/L
Calcium 5 ug/L
Chromium, total 3 ug/L
Copper, total 2 ug/L
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Iron 5 ug/L
Lead, total 0.5 ug/L
Magnesium 2.5 ug/L
Manganese 0.5 ug/L
Molybdenum 2 ug/L
Nickel, total 2 ug/L
Potassium 2.5 ug/L
Selenium, total 5 ug/L
Silica, dissolved 1 mg/L
Silver, total 0.5 ug/L
Sodium 2.5 ug/L
uranium 5 ug/L
Zinc 5 ug/L
Atrazine EPA 625 500 ug/L
Phenol 10 ug/L
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) EPA 624
Total Toxic Organics
Cyanide
4500-CN G
Cyanide, available
Dicofol ASTM 1 ug/L
D5812 02
Non-polar Oil and Grease EPA 1664B 5000 ug/L
Oil and Grease 5000 ug/L
Chromium (Hexavalent) EPA 218.6 3 ug/L
Hexachlorophene EPA 604.1 10 ug/L
2,4-D 615 or 0.7
Individual Analytes SM6640B
Methoxychlor EPA617, 2 ug/L
SM6630B/C
Mercury EPA 245 0.005 ug/L
Mercury, total 1631E 0.0005
u /L
Dissolved Organic Carbon SM 5310 C 0.05 mg/L
Total Organic Carbon 0.05 mg/L
Mirex SM6630B/C 0.02 ug/L
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) SM6640B 0.3 ug/L
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons TX1005 1000 ug/L
Chromium (Trivalent) N/A N/A
Danitol N/A N/A
Tributyltin TCEQ 1001
1.4 Sample Bottles and Shipment
A. The Contractor shall provide pre-labeled containers with preservative
(where applicable) and ice/chest/coolers for sample collection. The
Chain of Custody Form must be provided by the Contractor. Actual data
used to calculate precision and accuracy must be provided on the final
report. The minimum analytical levels (MAL/RL) must be achieved, unless
otherwise specified.
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B. The Contractor shall be responsible for pick up and drop off of
samples/containers from the Lab. The Contractor shall arrange a
schedule for pickup and drop-off with the Contract Administrator.
1.5 Special Instructions
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing reports to the City's
Contract Administrator/Lab Manager. The Point of Contacts are:
1. Water Utilities Lab
Crystal Ybanez- CrystalY@corpuschristitx.gov
2. Wastewater Division
Earl Richardson - EarlRi@corpuschristitx.aov
Allison Plant- Marcos Franco - MarcosF@corpuschristitx.gov
Broadway Plant - Charles Cookus - CharlesC@corpuschristitx.gov
Greenwood Plant- Harry Clifford - HarryC@corpuschristitx.gov
Laguna Madre Plant- Don Spinney- DonS@corpuschristitx.gov
Whitecap Plant - Miguel Perez- MiauelP@corpuschristitx.gov
Oso Plant -Sigifredo DeLeon - SigifredoD@corpuschristitx.gov
3. Pretreatment Division
Blanca Villanueva - BlancaP@corpuschristitx.gov
Richard Lopez- RickL2@corpuschristitx.gov
B. Any outliers or changes in analytical order must be approved by the City's
Lab Manager prior to proceeding with analysis.
1.6 Contractor Quality Control and Superintendence
The Contractor shall ensure that the product and services meet quality
standards and are acceptable to the City's Contract Administrator to ensure
that the requirements of the Contract are provided as specified. The
Contractor shall also provide supervision of the work to ensure it complies
with the contract requirements.
1.7 Deliverables
The Contractor shall perform all analyses as per established methods and
submit reports to the respective Contract Administrator/Lab Manager.
1.8 Invoicing
The Contractor shall invoice separately for each division/lab and submit a
copy to the respective City's Contract Administrator.
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o use Attachment B: Bid/Pricing Schedule
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Date: February 19, 2026
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Eurofins Environment Testing Authorized
Bidder: South Central, LLC Signature:
Charles Byrne
1. Refer to "Instructions to Bidders" and Contract Terms and Conditions before
completing bid.
2. Quote your best price for each item.
3. In submitting this bid, Bidder certifies that:
a. The prices in this bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation,
communication, or agreement with any other Bidder or competitor, for the
purpose of restricting competition with regard to prices.
b. Bidder is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the Disclosure of Interest information
on file with the City's Contracts and Procurement office, pursuant to the Code of
Ordinances, is current and true.
c. Bidder is current with all taxes due, and the company is in good standing with all
applicable governmental agencies.
d. Bidder acknowledges receipt and review of all addenda for this RFB.
4. Alternative methods must be approved by staff. Any suggested alternative method
must be performed according to 30 TAC Chapter 319 and must be an accredited
method.
5. Bidders must not write over or alter the bid form. If the bid form is modified, the bidder
will be considered Non-responsive, and the bid will be rejected.
Item Description Method UNIT QTY Unit Total Price
Price
1 Biosolid TCLP RCRA 8 Metals SW846 6010 YR 1 70 $77.00 1 $5,390.00
2 Biosolid TCLP Pesticides SW846 8081 YR 70 $85.00 $5 950.00
3 Biosolid TCLP Volatiles SW846 8260 YR 70 $90.00 $6,300.00
4 Biosolid TCLP Semi-Volatiles SW846 8270 YR 70 $145.00 10 150.00
5 Biosolid TCLP Herbicides SW846 8321 YR 70 $135.00 $9,450.00
6 Biosolid TCLP Mercury SW846 7470 1 YR j 70 $48.00 1 $3,360.00
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Water and Wastewater Testing
7 Volatiles C.1 and 2 Volatiles List EPA 624 YR 50 $70.00 $3,500.00
8 EPA 625-Table C.1 and Table C.2
Chapter 307 EPA 625 YR 50 $70.00 $3,500.00
9 Categorical SIU EPA 625 YR 10 $70.00 $700.00
10 EPA 608 Pesticides/PCBs C.1 and
C.2 EPA 608 YR 50 $85.00 $4,250.00
11 Dioxin/Furans TCDD Equivalents 1613B YR 10 $550.00 $5,500.00
12 Semivolatile Toxic Organic EPA 1625 YR 50 $140.00 $7,000.00
Pollutants
13 Volatile Toxic Organic Pollutants 1624 YR 50 $70.00 $3,500.00
14 Organophosphorus Pesticides 1657 YR 50 $325.00 $16,250.00
15 Chlorinated Congeners 1668B YR 10 $1 ,100.00 $11,000.00
16 Pesticides EPA 632 YR 50 $175.00 $8,750.00
17 Anions EPA 300.0 or YR 50 $125.00 $6,250.00
300.1
18 WUL MMA Annual Samples EPA 200.8 YR 40 $90.00 $3,600.00
19 Wastewater Stormwater Metals EPA 200.8 YR 25 $96.00 $2,400.00
20 Wastewater-Quarterly Metals EPA 200.7 YR 75 $1 10.00 $8,250.00
21 Wastewater-SIU Annual Samples EPA 200.8 YR 40 $80.00 $3,200.00
22 Aluminum, total EPA 200.8 YR 75 $8.00 $600.00
23 Arsenic, total EPA 200.8 YR 50 $8.00 $400.00
24 Arsenic, dissolved EPA 200.8 YR 30 $8.00 $240.00
25 Barium, total EPA 200.8 YR 50 $8.00 $400.00
26 Cadmium, total EPA 200.8 YR 100 $8.00 $800.00
27 Calcium EPA 200.8 YR 10 $8.00 $80.00
28 Chromium, total EPA 200.8 YR 50 $8.00 $400.00
29 Copper, total EPA 200.8 YR 850 $8.00 $6,800.00
30 Iron EPA 200.8 YR 50 $8.00 $400.00
31 Lead, total EPA 200.8 YR 200 $8.00 $1,600.00
32 Magnesium EPA 200.8 YR 10 $8.00 $80.00
33 Manganese EPA 200.8 YR 80 $8.00 $640.00
34 Molybdenum EPA 200.8 YR 25 8.00 $200.00
35 Nickel, total EPA 200.8 YR 100 $8.00 $800.00
36 Potassium EPA 200.8 YR 5 $8.00 $40.00
37 Selenium, total EPA 200.8 YR 45 $8.00 $360.00
38 Silica, dissolved EPA 200.8 YR 90 $8.00 $720.00
39 Silver, total EPA 200.8 YR 90 $8.00 $720.00
40 Sodium EPA 200.8 YR 100 $8.00 $800.00
41 Uranium EPA 200.8 YR 15 $8.00 $120.00
42 Zinc, total EPA 200.8 YR 100 $8.00 $800.00
43 Atrazine EPA 625 YR 30 $150.00 $4,500.00
44 Phenol EPA 625 YR 100 $65.00 $6,500.00
45 Total Trihalomethanes TTHM EPA 624 YR 60 $55.00 $3,300.00
46 Total Toxic Organics EPA 624 YR 10 $305.00 $3,050.00
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47 Cyanide 4500-CN G YR 250 $25.00 $6,250.00
48 Dicofol D58 2 02 YR 50 $38.00 $1,900.00
49 Non-polar Oil and Grease EPA 1664B YR 10 $50.00 $500.00
50 Oil and Grease EPA 1664B YR 45 $45.00 $2,025.00
51 Chromium, Hexavalent EPA 218.6 YR 75 $40.00 $3,000.00
52 Hexachlorophene EPA 604.1 YR 50 $150.00 $7,500.00
53 2, 4-D S 15 or YR 50 $85.00 $4,250.00
Methoxychlor EPA 617, YR 50 $42.50 $2,125.00
54 SM6630B/C
55 Mercury EPA 245 YR 150 $18.00 $2,700.00
56 Mercury, total 1631 E YR 75 $1 10.00 $8,250.00
57 Dissolved Organic Carbon SM531 OC YR 25 $50.00 $1,250.00
58 Total Organic Carbon SM5310C YR 25 $50.00 $1,250.00
59 Mirex SM6630B/C YR 50 $42.50 $2,125.00
60 2,4,5-TP Silvex SM6640B YR 50 $85.00 $4,250.00
61 Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons TX1005 YR 30 $75.00 -f-12,250.00
62 Chromium Trivalent N/A EA 50 $10.00 $500.00
63 Danitol N/A EA 50 $200.00 $10,000.00
64 Tribut Itin TCEQ 1001 EA 50 $200.00 $10,000.00
Total $-33- 42&40
$232,725.00
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Attachment C: Insurance and Bond Requirements
I. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE
A. Contractor must not commence work under this agreement until all insurance required
has been obtained and such insurance has been approved by the City. Contractor
must not allow any subcontractor Agency to commence work until all similar insurance
required of any subcontractor Agency has been obtained.
B. Contractor must furnish to the City's Risk Manager and Contract Administer one (1) copy
of Certificates of Insurance (COI) with applicable policy endorsements showing the
following minimum coverage by an insurance company(s) acceptable to the City's Risk
Manager. The City must be listed as an additional insured on the General liability and
Auto Liability policies by endorsement, and a waiver of subrogation is required on all
applicable policies. Endorsements must be provided with COI. Project name and or
number must be listed in Description Box of COI.
TYPE OF INSURANCE MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE
Commercial General Liability $1 ,000,000 Per Occurrence
Including:
1 . Commercial Broad Form
2. Premises - Operations
3. Products/ Completed Operations
4. Contractual Liability
5. Independent Contractors
6. Personal Injury- Advertising Injury
AUTO LIABILITY (including) $500,000 Combined Single Limit
1 . Owned
2. Hired and Non-Owned
3. Rented/Leased
WORKERS' COMPENSATION Statutory
EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY $500,000 /$500,000 /$500,000
ERRORS & OMMISSIONS $1 ,000,000 Per Occurrence
C. In the event of accidents of any kind related to this agreement, Contractor must furnish
the Risk Manager with copies of all reports of any accidents within 10 days of the
accident.
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II. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Applicable for paid employees, Contractor must obtain workers' compensation
coverage through a licensed insurance company. The coverage must be written on a
policy and endorsements approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. The
workers' compensation coverage provided must be in an amount sufficient to assure
that all workers' compensation obligations incurred by the Contractor will be promptly
met.
B. Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this
Contract, and any extension hereof, at Contractor's sole expense, insurance coverage
written on an occurrence basis, by companies authorized and admitted to do business
in the State of Texas and with an A.M. Best's rating of no less than A- VII.
C. Contractor shall be required to submit a copy of the replacement certificate of
insurance to City at the address provided below within 10 days of the requested
change. Contractor shall pay any costs incurred resulting from said changes. All notices
under this Article shall be given to City at the following address:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Risk Manager
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277
D. Contractor agrees that with respect to the above required insurance, all insurance
policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following required provisions:
• List the City and its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, and elected representatives
as additional insured by endorsement, as respects operations, completed operation
and activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured performed under contract with the
City, with the exception of the workers' compensation policy;
• Provide for an endorsement that the "other insurance" clause shall not apply to the City
of Corpus Christi where the City is an additional insured shown on the policy;
• Workers' compensation and employers' liability policies will provide a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the City; and
• Provide 30 calendar days advance written notice directly to City of any, cancellation,
non-renewal, material change or termination in coverage and not less than 10 calendar
days advance written notice for nonpayment of premium.
E. Within 5 calendar days of a cancellation, non-renewal, material change or termination
of coverage, Contractor shall provide a replacement Certificate of Insurance and
applicable endorsements to City. City shall have the option to suspend Contractor's
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performance should there be a lapse in coverage at any time during this contract.
Failure to provide and to maintain the required insurance shall constitute a material
breach of this contract.
F. In addition to any other remedies the City may have upon Contractor's failure to provide
and maintain any insurance or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time
herein required, the City shall have the right to order Contractor to remove the exhibit
hereunder, and/or withhold any payment(s) if any, which become due to Contractor
hereunder until Contractor demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof.
G. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which
Contractor may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property
resulting from Contractor's or its subcontractor's performance of the work covered
under this agreement.
H. It is agreed that Contractor's insurance shall be deemed primary and non-contributory
with respect to any insurance or self insurance carried by the City of Corpus Christi for
liability arising out of operations under this agreement.
I. It is understood and agreed that the insurance required is in addition to and separate
from any other obligation contained in this agreement.
No bond is required for this service agreement.
2026 Insurance Requirements Exhibit
Contracts for General Services - Services Performed Onsite
01/01/2026 Risk Management - Legal Dept.
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Attachment D: Warranty Requirements
No warranty is required for this service agreement.
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ATTACHMENT E: WASTEWATER CONSENT DECREE
Special Conditions
Special Project procedures are required from the CONTRACTOR as specified
herein. The CONTRACTOR shall implement and maintain these procedures at the
appropriate time, prior to and during performance of the work.
The following special conditions and requirements shall apply to the Project:
I. Consent Decree Notice Provision - The City of Corpus Christi ("City"), the
United States of America and the State of Texas have entered into a Consent
Decree in Civil Action No. 2:20-cv-00235, United States of America and State of
Texas v. City of Corpus Christi in the United States District Court for the Southern
District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division (the "Consent Decree"). A copy of the
Consent Decree is available at
https://www-cdn.cctexas.com/sites/default/files/CC-Consent-Decreg.pdf
By signature of the Contract, CONTRACTOR acknowledges receipt of the Consent
Decree.
II. Performance of work. CONTRACTOR agrees that any work under this Contract
is conditioned upon CONTRACTOR's performance of the Work in conformity with
the terms of the Consent Decree. All Work shall be performed in accordance with
the Design Criteria for Wastewater Systems under Title 30 Chapter 217 of the Texas
Administrative Code, 30 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 217, and using sound engineering
practices to ensure that construction, management, operation and maintenance
of the Sewer Collection System complies with the Clean Water Act. Work
performed pursuant to this contract is work that the City is required to perform
pursuant to the terms of the Consent Decree. In the event of any conflict
between the terms and provisions of this Consent Decree and any other terms
and provisions of this Contract or the Contract Documents, the terms and
provisions of this Consent Decree shall prevail.
III. Retention of documents - CONTRACTOR shall retain and preserve all non-
identical copies of all documents, reports, research, analytical or other data, records
or other information of any kind or character (including documents, records, or
other information in electronic form) in its or its sub-contractors' or agents'
possession or control, or that come into its or its sub-contractors' or agents'
possession or control, and that relate in any manner to this contract, or the
performance of any work described in this contract (the "Information"). This
retention requirement shall apply regardless of any contrary city, corporate or
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institutional policy or procedure. CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR's sub-contractors
and agents shall retain and shall not destroy any of the Information until five years
after the termination of the Consent Decree and with prior written authorization
from the City Attorney. CONTRACTOR shall provide the City with copies of any
documents, reports, analytical data, or other information required to be
maintained at any time upon request from the City.
IV. Liability for stipulated penalties - Article IX of the Consent Decree provides
that the United States of America, the United States Environmental Protection
Agency and the State of Texas may assess stipulated penalties including interest
against the City upon the occurrence of certain events. To the extent that
CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR's agents or sub-contractors cause or contribute
to, in whole or in part, the assessment of any stipulated penalty against the City,
CONTRACTOR agrees that it shall pay to City the full amount of any stipulated
penalty assessed against and paid by City that is caused or contributed to in whole
or in part by any action, failure to act, or failure to act within the time required by
any provision of this contract. CONTRACTOR shall also pay to City all costs,
attorney fees, expert witness fees and all other fees and expenses incurred by City
in connection with the assessment or payment of any such stipulated penalties,
or in contesting the assessment or payment of any such stipulated penalties. In
addition to any and all other remedies to which City may be entitled at law or
in equity, CONTRACTOR expressly authorizes City to withhold all amounts
assessed and paid as stipulated penalties, and all associated costs, fees, or
expenses from any amount unpaid to CONTRACTOR under the terms of this
contract, or from any retainage provided in the contract.
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