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Laboratory and Medical Equipment, Supplies, Services, and Reagents - COOP 26-0212 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52788) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Thomas Scientific Holdings, LLC dba Arrowhead Forensics to provide Laboratory and Medical Equipment, Supplies, Services and Reagents for the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $403,350.
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Summary
This contract will provide a wide variety of laboratory and medical equipment, supplies, chemicals, reagents and related services for the Police Department. Forensic equipment and supplies are an integral 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. In addition, 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 complicated scenes.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Alternative Competition. The Maricopa County agreement covers the purchase of forensic, laboratory, medical and reagent supplies as required by the Police Department, offering the best prices and aligning with the City's terms and conditions. The agreement was awarded using a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement processes set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about September 1, 2026, and expire on August 31, 2030, with a one-year option to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $403,350 for the five-year aggregate term. Funding is available in the Police Department's operating budget.
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Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.