Title
Randox Evidence Investigator Analyzer Instruments - EXC 22-051 (Ordinance S-48074)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Randox Toxicology for the one-time purchase of two Randox evidence investigator analyzer instruments for the Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $113,520.
Report
Summary
The Randox evidence investigator analyzer instruments serve as the preliminary drug screening for all the blood specimens received in the toxicology section related to driving under the influence of drugs/traffic, drug-facilitated crimes/sexual assault, aggravated assault, and homicide investigations. The Randox instruments provide simultaneous analysis for a large scope of analytes using a small volume, which is ideal for this specific type of analysis. The Randox system is currently being used by the laboratory and already validated for use for screening biological specimens for drugs. The purchase of these instruments will replace the current system and provide redundancy to minimize the risk of any delays due to instrument downtime.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved determination, indicating that there is no other manufacturer of the evidence investigator analyzer instruments.
The Assistant Finance Director recommends the one-time purchase with Randox Toxicology be accepted.
Contract Term
This one-time purchase will begin on or about Nov. 3, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $113,520 and 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.