Request for approval of a renewal option with Hach Company for wastewater surveillance equipment and testing for Public Health Services for the period of September 18, 2026 - September 17, 2027, at a cost of $828,584 (250217), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Hach Company for wastewater surveillance equipment and testing for Public Health Services for the period of September 18, 2026 - September 17, 2027, at a cost of $828,584 (250217), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote July 9, 2026 on a $828,584 contract renewal with Hach Company for wastewater surveillance equipment and testing.
Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a one-year renewal with Hach Company to provide wastewater surveillance equipment and testing for Harris County Public Health. The contract runs September 18, 2026 through September 17, 2027 and costs $828,584. Hach's tools support wastewater-based epidemiology, helping HCPH test sewage samples from treatment plants across Harris County to identify pathogens in the community. The item is scheduled to be heard at the Commissioners Court meeting on July 9, 2026.
Harris County uses wastewater testing to track diseases in the community. This vote decides whether that testing continues for another year using county funds.
