Title
Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with ANDE Corporation to Process DNA (Ordinance S-45662)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department's Laboratory Services Bureau (LSB) to enter into an agreement with ANDE Corporation to process DNA standards using a rapid DNA system. The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $125,000. Request authorization for the City Controller to disburse the funds.
Report
Summary
The LSB desires to obtain services provided by ANDE Corporation in support of the Local DNA Index Standard Backlog Project for the DNA analysis of known reference samples. Samples are legally obtained for the purpose of entering developed profiles into the Combined DNA Index System to compare to other forensic DNA profiles.
This system is able to process a single-source DNA sample utilizing the firm's FlexPlex chemistry, a consumable chip and a ruggedized instrument. After LSB performs a technical review, the results can be uploaded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Combined DNA Index System program to help develop investigative information for crimes that have occurred in the city of Phoenix and the State of Arizona.
Procurement Information
City Code section 43-2 allows the Police Department to enter into agreements for special investigative services for law enforcement purposes outside the competitive procurement process. This contract will be procured under these circumstances.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will be for three months with one option to extend the term on renewal terms mutually agreed upon.
Financial Impact
The total aggregate value of this contract will not exceed $125,000. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee at the April 10, 2019 meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.