Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with 908 Devices Inc. in the amount of $79,761.33. The Division of Police, Organized Crime Bureau- Investigative Unit was approved by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to purchase a MX908 handheld mass spectrometer chemical detection system under the FY24 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The Division of Police, Organized Crime Bureau- Investigative Unit is requesting the purchase of a MX908 handheld mass spectrometer chemical detection system, with requested accessories and associated shipping costs. This equipment will be validated and used to ensure that our first responders are able to quickly detect the prevalence of harmful matter that can put them and the community at risk.
Three proposals were received by the bid closing date of October 16, 2025, and the evaluation committee determined that 908 Devices Inc., was the most qualified bidder. It is now necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with 908 Devices Inc. for a MX908 handheld mass spectrometer chemical detection system with requested accessories and associated shipping costs.
Bid Information: The MX908 handheld mass spectrometer chemical detection system, requested accessories and shipping costs were bid out by purchasing through RFQ031253. The lowest most responsive bidder was 908 Devices Inc and they were awarded the bid.
Contract Compliance: CC-030400, Compliance expires 5/1/2027.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties List System or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $79,761.33, or so much thereof as may be needed, from the FY24 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the purchase of a MX908 handheld mass spectrometer chemical detection ...
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