Title
TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer and Service - Requirements Contract - RFA 18-323 (Ordinance S-45669)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments, Inc. to provide the TruNarc device and consumables on an as-needed basis. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate value of this contract will not exceed $533,907.
Report
Summary
The TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer is essential to detect the presence of dangerous and illegal substances safely and in a timely manner. With TruNarc, the Phoenix Police Department will be able to conduct field tests for over 400 substances including: fentanyl, other narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens and analgesics. The devices library is regularly updated to include emerging drug threats, thus keeping it relevant despite ever-evolving substances. Since use of the device delivers clear, real time results, testing can be completed in a timely manner. Additionally, since use of the device requires no direct contact with most substances, it will greatly reduce the exposure of responding law enforcement officers and other personnel to potentially lethal narcotics (e.g. fentanyl).
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of an approved determination memo citing Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments, Inc. as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the TruNarc needed for Police operations. The Deputy Finance Director recommends the contract with Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments, Inc. be accepted.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will be five years and will begin on or about June 1, 2019.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $533,907. 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.