Cleveland Water Secures Specialized Equipment and Maintenance Contracts
The Cleveland Division of Water is securing essential laboratory supplies and technical services to ensure the continued accuracy of the city's drinking water testing. Through emergency ordinance 599-2026, the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to enter into direct award contracts with Hach Company for a period of two years to provide specialized equipment, chemicals, and maintenance services.
What's in the file
The legislation authorizes the Division of Water to bypass competitive bidding to contract with Hach Company for specific laboratory needs. According to the 599-2026 Legislative Summary, this direct award is necessary to maintain compliance with Ohio EPA regulations, which require continuous water analysis and documented calibration of analytical instruments.
The contract covers several critical areas:
- Purchase of laboratory supplies including spectrometers, colorimeters, turbidimeters, titrators, and various fine chemicals and reagents.
- Calibration, preventative maintenance, and repairs for Hach-manufactured instruments such as chlorine analyzers, pH meters, and fluoride analyzers.
- Essential services to ensure repairs to malfunctioning instruments are completed within three business days to meet regulatory requirements.
The projected costs for the two-year term are as follows:
| Contract Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| Year One | $ 650,000.00 |
| Year Two | $ 675,000.00 |
| Total two year contract | $1,325,000.00 |
Funding for these services will be drawn from the Division of Water’s General Operating Fund or Capital Funds.
Who may be affected
- Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities: Will receive specialized equipment and maintenance services to ensure drinking water quality and regulatory compliance.
- Hach Company: Will serve as the contract provider for laboratory supplies, chemicals, and technical instrument services.
Status and timeline
- May 7, 2026: Ordinance 599-2026 was introduced.
- July 15, 2026: The emergency ordinance passed.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by reviewing the official record through the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Contract term
- two years
- Repair requirement
- 3 business days
Source record
- File
- 599-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- May 6, 2026
Official documents
- 599-2026-K w Hach Company for testing of existing lab equipment
- 599-2026 Legislative Summary
- FINAL VERSION City Record July 24, 2026 - Page 25