Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend an existing Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Qiagen Crime Lab Supplies with Qiagen LLC. This modification is necessary to maintain an uninterrupted supply of Qiagen Crime Lab Supplies provided by the UTC, and to allow time for a new procurement process to award a new contract. The Division of Police is the sole user for Qiagen lab supplies. The lab supplies are used in the Crime lab for DNA testing. Qiagen LLC is the sole source and only manufacturer of these supplies.There can’t be a lapse in contract which would cause an interruption of this service which is needed for the Division of Police. An RFP process is needed to establish a new contract. Pricing and terms have not changed on the contract.
The contract, PO334070, was established as a Sole Source UTC and authorized under Ord. No. 1701-2022, and will expire June 30, 2026. The City and Qiagen LLC have agreed to modify and extend the contract for three (3) months subject to approval of proper City authorities. The new contract expiration date will be September 30, 2026.
Pursuant to Section 329.09(a) of Columbus City Codes:
(1) The amount of additional funds to be expended under the modification: No additional funds are necessary to modify the option contract as requested.
(2) Why the need for additional goods or services could not be foreseen at the time the contract was initially awarded: N/A
(3) Why it would not be in the city's best interests to have the additional contract requirements awarded through other procurement processes specified in this chapter: Any lapse in this contract would cause an interruption of this service which is needed for the Division of Police.
(4) How the price for the additional goods or services which are the subject of the modification was determined: The pricing has not changed.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Finance and Management De...
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