Title
Blood Draw Kits - Requirements Contract - IFB 18-281 (Ordinance S-44989)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc. to provide the Police Department with blood draw kits in an amount not to exceed $137,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department's sworn and non-sworn personnel utilize blood draw kits to test for the presence of alcohol and drug-related offenses while in the field. Blood draw kits are the most reliable method for measuring a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) and are required over breath tests when possible. These samples are processed by the Police Department's Crime Lab and are utilized for evidence purposes in criminal proceedings.
Procurement Information
IFB 18-281, Blood Draw Kits, was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The solicitation was emailed to 18 vendors and was posted on the City's website. One offer was received by the Procurement Division on Aug. 3, 2018. The price has been determined to be fair and reasonable based on past purchases.
Contract Term
The contract term will begin on or about Oct. 1, 2018 and end on or about Sept. 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
Expenditures against this contract shall not exceed the aggregate amount of $137,000. 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.