Narrative of Resolution:
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To award a contract to Labella Associates D.P.C. to conduct a countywide study of groundwater resources.
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $200,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): 2025 operating budget, A-8020-90-47-4763; to be moved to Planning assigned fund balance
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD AND EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH LABELLA ASSOCIATES, D.P.C. TO CONDUCT A COUNTYWIDE STUDY OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES
WHEREAS, Sullivan County (“County”) issued a Request for Proposals, R-25-36, on October 31st 2025 seeking proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a Countywide Study of Groundwater Resources (“Study”); and
WHEREAS, the Study will assess the availability of clean water, develop a relevant and up-to-date data, provide critical insight into subsurface conditions, and create tools for local governments and other organizations to aid in the decision-making process to safeguard the County’s groundwater resources; and
WHEREAS, staff in the Sullivan County Division of Planning have reviewed proposals and conducted interviews, and determined that LaBella Associates, D.P.C., located at 4 British American Boulevard, Latham, NY 12110, is the best qualified firm to provide the services required; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the study is $200,000; and
WHEREAS, funding was made available for this study in the 2025 Operating Budget, and this funding will be placed in the Planning Assigned Fund Balance to pay for the costs associated with the study in 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the County Manager to execute an agreement with LaBella Associates, D.P.C., to prepare a Countywide Study of Groundwater Resources, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.