The City of Mesa issued an RFP (2024149) for the procurement of an ion chromatograph to support its Water Resources Department. After receiving proposals from two vendors, the city intends to award the contract to Brinkmann Instruments, Inc. dba Metrohm USA. The award is structured as a one‑time $203,000 payment in Year 1 followed by annual payments of $43,000 for the next ten years, totaling about $633,000 over an 11‑year period. The contract covers acquisition, installation, and ongoing support of the instrument.
• Contract value: $203,000 upfront, $43,000 annually (≈ $633k total).
• Duration: 11‑year term with annual renewals.
• Agency: City of Mesa, Purchasing Office – Water Resources Department, Arizona.
• Vendor: Brinkmann Instruments, Inc. dba Metrohm USA (sole award).
• No technical specifications or delivery dates were provided in the award notices.