Title
Randox Laboratories-US Limited Liability Company - Requirements Contract EXC 22-074 (Ordinance S-48620)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Randox Laboratories-US Ltd. to purchase toxicology quality control materials and services for the Phoenix Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $344,508.
Report
Summary
The contract will provide ultra-blood kits, ultra-blood controls, an evidence investigator analyzer and an annual maintenance package to ensure the ability to provide timely results to successfully support criminal investigations. The ultra-blood kits, ultra-blood controls and evidence investigator analyzer serve as the preliminary drug screening instruments for all blood specimens and can provide analysis of a large scope using a small sample volume. The Police Department's Toxicology Section of the Laboratory Services Bureau provides support for traffic, sexual assault and homicide investigations through analysis of biological samples for substances that influence human performance. Procuring Randox's instruments has ensured efficient and effective continuity of operations.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo which stated that Randox Laboratories US-Ltd. is the sole producer, manufacturer and authorized provider of the ultra-blood kits, ultra-blood controls, evidence investigator analyzer and annual maintenance services.
The Assistant Finance Director recommends that the contract with Randox Laboratories-US Ltd. be accepted.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about Aug. 1, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $344,508 and funds are available in the Phoenix Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Phoenix Police Department.