Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Need: The purchase of DNA Crime Lab Supplies is needed for use in the Division of Police's Crime Lab. The Division of Police has expended $92,936.00 requiring the need for this purchase to be legislated. No reagents or parts other than sold by this company, the patent owner for the PCR kits required for DNA testing, are authorized for use in the Police Crime Lab's equipment.
Bid Information: Based on contract FL002502 in accordance with the response to Solicitation SA001296, an universal term contract was established with Applera Corporation/Applied Biosystems.
Contract Compliance No.: 061534213
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested for this ordinance because supplies are almost exhausted in the Crime Lab which would result in a delay in processing tests for court cases.
FISCAL IMPACT: These supplies will be purchased with DNA -No Suspect FY2003 Grant Funds; therefore, there will be no impact on the financial status of the General Fund.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter into a contract with Applera Corporation/Applied BioSystems for purchase of DNA Crime Lab Supplies for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the DNA - No Suspect Grant Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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WHEREAS, contract FL002502 established an universal term contract with Applera Corporation/Applied BioSystems; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase DNA supplies for the Police Crime Lab; and
WHEREAS, a contract was awarded to Applera Corporation/Applied BioSystems for the purchase of DNA Crime Lab Supplies in accordance with the terms and conditions of universal term contract FL002502; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract for DNA supplies with Applera Corporation/Applied BioSystem...
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