April 23, 2024, Ann Arbor, Mich., – BlueConduit is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract from Sourcewell, a cooperative government procurement agency. The contract is for Water Service Line Inventory and Management Systems with Related Services and was awarded following a rigorous request for proposal process resulting in contracts that meet, or exceed, local procurement requirements.
Using an approved Sourcewell vendor allows agencies to save significant time and money by shortening the buying process, making it more efficient and streamlined. Agencies do not need to send out Request for Proposals (RFPs) or go through a bidding process, which can cause delays and hamper communities trying to improve services for their constituents.
“BlueConduit’s contract with Sourcewell provides participating members with access to a wide array of products and services related to water service line inventory and compliance management, and we are thrilled to be joined by our partners 120Water and Arcadis to offer these critical services,” said Kristy McGrath, VP of Sales and Strategy at BlueConduit. “For state agencies and local governments looking to meet the upcoming LCRR compliance deadline of Oct. 16, along with the forthcoming LCRI, the speed and flexibility that BlueConduit and its partners now bring to the procurement process is unmatched.”
“The requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Improvements put a burden on water utilities, and being able to utilize a contract like Sourcewell to procure innovative technologies like BlueConduit’s predictive modeling and 120Water’s digital platform will make it possible for utilities and state agencies to meet the current and future demands of water quality compliance while protecting public health,” said Megan Glover, CEO of 120Water.
“The opportunity to offer our services and expertise through the Sourcewell procurement process aligns with our goal of accelerating a planet-positive future,” said Rebecca Slabaugh, Drinking Water Practice Lead at Arcadis. “We’re proud to partner with BlueConduit to ensure our communities save time and money completing necessary lead pipe inventory and replacement projects.”
Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization offering a cooperative purchasing program with more than 400 competitively solicited contracts to government, education, and nonprofit entities throughout North America. By utilizing Sourcewell contracts, participating agencies save time and money by capturing the buying power of more than 50,000 organizations. Participation is free and registration is available to all government and education entities.
“I’m thrilled to welcome the team from BlueConduit to Sourcewell,” said Mike Epsky, Senior Supplier Development Executive at Sourcewell. “We’re glad to have their solutions available to agencies through their Sourcewell contract and look forward to partnering with them for the next four years.”
BlueConduit’s contract with Sourcewell is in effect until April 2028. For more information, visit https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/cooperative-purchasing/012524-abn.
About BlueConduit
BlueConduit is a water analytics and technology company that pioneered the predictive modeling approach to lead service line identification and replacement prioritization. Through BlueConduit’s solutions and services, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and consultants can standardize, predict, report and communicate key information about their water systems.
About 120Water
120Water is the comprehensive solution used by water professionals across the country to manage critical lead and drinking water programs. Comprised of secure cloud-based software services and point-of-use kits, 120Water’s solution provides tailored workflows for complying with lead and water quality programs to protect public health. Thousands of utilities across 46 states are using 120Water to inventory more than 7 million service lines. Their team of water, policy and technology experts have supported over 8,000 sampling events, partnering with the National Rural Water Association (NRWA), water systems and government agencies such as Buffalo, NY, the City of Providence, RI, Denver Water, and Chicago Public Schools to protect public health and provide clean drinking water to all communities. To learn more, visit 120Water.com or follow 120Water on X @120_Water.
About Arcadis
Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 architects, data analysts, designers, engineers, project planners, water management and sustainability experts, all driven by our passion for improving quality of life. As part of our commitment to accelerating a planet positive future, we work with our clients to make sustainable project choices, combining digital and human innovation, and embracing future-focused skills across the environment, energy and water, buildings, transport, and infrastructure sectors. We operate in over 30 countries, and in 2023 reported €5.0 billion in gross revenues. www.arcadis.com
About Sourcewell
Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization offering a cooperative purchasing program with more than 400 competitively solicited contracts to government, education, and nonprofit entities throughout North America. By utilizing Sourcewell contracts, participating agencies save time and money by capturing the buying power of more than 50,000 organizations.
Media Contacts:
BlueConduit: Carrie Shunia, Marketing Manager, carrie@blueconduit.com
120Water: Issac Pellerin, VP of Marketing, issac.pellerin@120water.com
Arcadis: Marisol Espinosa, Marketing & Communications Director, US & Mexico, marisol.espinosa@arcadis.com
Sourcewell: Mike Epsky, Senior Supplier Development Executive, Mike.Epsky@sourcewell-mn.gov
