Title
Laboratory and Medical Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Reagents - COOP 21-128 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51825) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendment to Contract 155089 with Arrowhead Scientific Inc., for an assignment from Arrowhead Scientific Inc. to Thomas Scientific, LLC. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed, request to continue using Ordinance S-47863.
Report
Summary
This contract provides a wide variety of laboratory and medical equipment, supplies, chemicals, reagents and related services for the Police Department. Forensic equipment and supplies are an essential part of the Police Department to accurately and efficiently process crime scenes, collect and impound evidence, and analyze items of evidence related to criminal investigations. Furthermore, this equipment is a critical part of the Police Department's efforts to provide life safety services to the public and for use in critical incidents and complex scenes.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on August 31, 2026.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $1,500,000 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Laboratory and Medical Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Reagents Contract 155089 (Ordinance S-47863) on August 25, 2021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.