Title
Purchase of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Microscope and Annual Service Maintenance Agreement - Requirements Contract - IFB 18-031 (Ordinance S-44090)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Thermo Electron North America, LLC to provide a Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) Microscope and annual service maintenance agreement in the amount not to exceed $98,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The FTIR Microscope will be used in the Police Department's Laboratory Services Bureau, Trace Analysis Section. It performs analysis on a wide variety of physical evidence, including: fibers, paints, explosives, tapes, and miscellaneous materials related to various types of criminal investigations to help ensure public safety.
Procurement Information
IFB 18-031, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Microscope and Annual Service Maintenance Agreement - Requirements Contract was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The solicitation was emailed to 36 vendors and was posted on the City's website. Three offers were received by the Procurement Division on Sept. 29, 2017. Two bids were deemed nonresponsive.
Thermo Electron North America, LLC $97,434
The Deputy Finance Director recommends the offer from Thermo Electron North America, LLC be accepted as the lowest priced, responsive and responsible offer.
Contract Term
The five year contract will begin on or about Dec. 1, 2017 and end on or about Nov. 30, 2022.
Financial Impact
The expenditures against this contract shall not exceed the aggregate amount of $98,000. 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.