Explanation
Need: The Division of Police needs to purchase a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) to be used for the identification of controlled substances at the Police Crime Laboratory. The prompt acquisition of this instrument will assist greatly in reducing the current backlog of drug identification cases.
Bid Information: One response was received in the Purchasing Office for Bid #SA002130, Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer on August 24, 2006 which was Agilent Technologies, Inc in the total amount of $74,570.45.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. was the lowest responsive, responsible and best bid received per specifications, therefore a contract award is recommended.
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.
Contract Compliance No: 770518772
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested for this ordinance so that the Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer may be purchased and put into operation as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Since this purchase will be made with Law Enforcement Seizure Funds, there will be no effect on the financial status of the General Fund.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to contract for the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer from Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $74,570.45 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($74,570.45)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Division of Police needs to purchase a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer to help reduce the backlog of drug identification in the Police Crime Lab; and
WHEREAS, funds from the Law Enforcement Seizure Funds will supplement not supplant the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer from the General Fund; and
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