Title
Promega Reagents and Consumables Requirements Contract - RFA 17-097 (Ordinance S-43270)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Promega Corporation (3018787) to provide reagents and consumables for use in conjunction with Promega's Plexor HY System for the Police Department, Laboratory Services Bureau, Forensic Biology Section. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department, Laboratory Services Bureau, Forensic Biology Section, utilizes Promega Corporation's reagents and consumables for DNA analysis on evidence submitted in criminal cases to determine what biological material is present and the source of the biological material in order to assist in criminal investigations.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a Sole Source Determination Memo citing Promega Corporation is the sole manufacturer and distributor of these types of reagents and consumables.
Contract Term
The five-year contract will begin on or about March 15, 2017 and end on Feb. 28, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $218,000, with an estimated annual expenditure of $43,600.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.