Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police Crime Lab has various scientific instruments that require maintenance and repair services by the manufacturer. This equipment is used to process and present evidence for criminal prosecutions, which requires our strict adherence to rules of evidence and established mandatory timeliness. The Division of Police has a need for maintenance and repair services with Life Technologies Corporation in order to ensure timely repair of broken equipment and adequately protect the City's investment. Life Technologies Corporation is the only provider of maintenance services on this equipment. Other providers were solicited but would contract through Life Technologies Corporation to provide services. Pricing was determined through a service agreement quotation provided by Life Technologies Corporation to maintain the instruments to manufacturers specifications and maintenance schedule.
BID WAIVER: The Division of Police is requesting a Bid Waiver on this contract as Life Technologies Corporation is the manufacturer and only provider of maintenance services on this equipment.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested due to the expiration dates on current maintenance and service agreement which will keep the devices covered and operational.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO: CC006302 Vendor in process of updating compliance
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $72,089.32 from the Division of Police's General Fund operating budget with Life Technologies Corporation for a maintenance and repair contract for Crime Lab equipment. In 2025, the Division spent $67,420.98 for this coverage. In 2024, the Division spent $33,936.79 with new machines still covered under warranty. In 2023, the Divisi...
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