Title
Trunarc Consumables and Service - RFA 18-323-Additional Funds (Ordinance S-48897)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 150081 with Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Inc. for the purchase of Trunarc instruments, consumables and annual services for the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $17,000.
Report
Summary
The Trunarc handheld narcotics analyzer is essential to detect the presence of dangerous and illegal substances safely and in a timely manner. Trunarc delivers clear, real time results on over 400 substances, while also greatly reducing the exposure of responding law enforcement officers to potentially lethal narcotics. The device's library is regularly updated to include emerging drug threats, thus keeping it relevant despite the ever evolving substances. Additional funds are needed to cover purchases for the remaining life of the contract.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on May 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $17,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $550,907. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.