Title
Contract with Streck to Provide Reagents, Consumables, and Equipment - Requirements Contract - RFA 17-085 (Ordinance S-43464)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Streck, Inc. to provide reagents, consumables, and equipment for the Phoenix Police Department Crime Laboratory, Forensic Biology Section. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department Crime Laboratory, Forensic Biology Section, will utilize Streck reagents, consumables, and equipment for DNA analysis for high-priority criminal cases. The specialized products provided by Streck are able to reduce two key steps of the DNA processing time by several hours, enabling the laboratory to develop a DNA profile in a more timely manner for high-priority cases where time is critical in assisting with criminal investigations.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a Sole Source Determination Memo citing Streck, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of these types of reagents, consumables, and equipment.
Contract Term
The five-year contract will begin on or about May 15, 2017 and end on or about May 14, 2022.
Financial Impact
The estimated aggregate contract value will not exceed $135,000. The funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.