Title
Contract with Sonora Quest Laboratories for Medical Laboratory Testing Services (Ordinance S-44015)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Sonora Quest Laboratories for medical laboratory testing services for the Fire Department Health Center for $681,255 over a five-year period. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Fire Department provides approximately 4,000 annual firefighter physical examinations for multiple fire departments throughout the Valley. Blood and urine samples are routinely taken during these examinations. This contract is for the testing of the 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 17-F04 Medical Laboratory Testing Services - Requirements Contract, was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. One offer was received on Sept. 19, 2017.
Sonora Quest Laboratories $681,255.00
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.
Contract Term
This request is to contract with Sonora Quest Laboratories for a maximum of five years, with the initial two-year term of the contract from approximately Dec. 1, 2017 through Nov. 30, 2019. In addition, there are three, one-year options which could extend the contract through Nov. 30, 2022, if in the best interest of the City.
Financial Impact
The aggregate five-year cost shall not exceed $681,255. Funds for this contract are included in the Fire Department's operating budget. Annual expenditures are estimated to be $136,251.
Location
Phoenix Fire Department Health Center, 150 S. 12th St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.