Title
Enter into Contract for Medical Laboratory Testing Services for the Fire Department Health Center (Ordinance S-49498)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Sonora Quest Laboratories, LLC for medical laboratory testing services for the Fire Department Health Center for $1,296,526 over a five-year period. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Fire Department Health Center provides approximately 3,000 annual firefighter physical examinations for multiple fire departments throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. Blood and urine samples are routinely collected for first responder medical physical exams, exposures, or injury visits. This contract is for the testing of blood and urine samples. The Fire Department will be reimbursed for all associated costs by participating jurisdictions for services provided to that jurisdiction.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid, IFB 22-F04 Medical Laboratory Testing Services - Requirements Contract, was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. Four offers were received on Oct. 19, 2022.
- ARCpoint Labs of Scottsdale $374,915 annually
- Maverick Health dba Maverick Solutions $980,020 annually
- Premier Lab Solutions, LLC $112,422.95 annually
- Sonora Quest Laboratories, LLC $259,305.30 annually
It is recommended by the Procurement Officer that the bid from Sonora Quest Laboratories be accepted as the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, based on estimated quantities as Premier Lab Solutions was deemed non-responsive.
Contract Term
This request is to contract with Sonora Quest Laboratories, LLC for a five-year period beginning on or about April 1, 2023.
Financial Impact
The aggregate five-year cost shall not exceed $1,296,526. Funds for this contract are included in the Fire Department's budget.
Location
Phoenix Fire Department Health Center, 150 S. 12th St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.