Title
Laboratory Supplies Contract - IFB 24-0229 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-51012)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into multiple master contracts with Fisher Scientific Company, LLC, Devi Enterprises LLC dba Head to Heels Safety Supplies, Scientific Specialties Service Inc., The Capricorn Group LLC, and KTEC Equipment and Supplies Inc. to provide Laboratory Supplies and Equipment for the Police and Water Services departments. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value between all contracts will not exceed $8,873,345.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide vital laboratory equipment and supplies for the Police and Water Services departments daily operations. The contract will allow the Police Department Laboratory Services Bureau to generate accurate, impartial, and timely scientific examinations and opinions for the criminal justice system in the interest of enhancing public safety. The contract will also provide the Water Services Department with the tools needed to ensure the City and wastewater facilities protect public health and the environment by maintaining compliance with environmental laws.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Six vendors submitted bids and five were deemed to be responsive to posted specifications and responsible to provide the required goods and services. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendors:
Selected Bidders
- Fisher Scientific Company, LLC
- Devi Enterprises LLC dba Head to Heels Safety Supplies
- Scientific Specialties Service Inc.
- The Capricorn Group LLC
- KTEC Equipment and Supplies Inc.
Contract Term
The contracts will begin on or about June 12, 2024 for a five-year term, with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contracts will not exceed $8,873,345. Funding is available in the Police and Water Services departments budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer, and the Police and Water Services departments.