Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the option to purchase Crime Lab DNA Supplies for the Division of Police in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes. The term of the proposed option contract will be through September 30, 2018 with the option to extend one (1) additional one (1) year period, subject to mutual agreement of both parties. These DNA Crime Lab Supplies are needed for DNA testing, as no other reagents and parts are authorized for use in the Police Crime Lab’s equipment other than those sold by Life Technologies Corporation, sole provider.
The Purchasing Office negotiated the universal term contract in accordance with the provisions of a sole source procurement, Solicitation No. SA006051. These products are not available to the Division of Police from any other source.
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of one contract to Life Technologies Corporation.
CC#330373077, Expiration: 6/30/2017.
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $150,000.00
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because without emergency action, services of the Columbus Police Crime Lab will be delayed, thereby harming efficient delivery of valuable public services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the General Fund. The Public Safety Department Division of Police will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one (1) contract for the option to purchase Crime Lab DNA Supplies from Life Technologies Corporation in accordance with relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code relating to sole source procurement; to authorize the expenditure of one dollar ($1.00) to establish a contract from the General Fund; and t...
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