Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the purchase of DNA lab supplies for the Division of Police Crime Lab from Promega Corp in the amount of $40,500.00. All of these DNA supplies can be ordered from the city’s universal term contract. The Division of Police has spent or encumbered $100,000.00 through the use of grant funds from this UTC. Crime Lab personnel in the DNA section will be using these supplies to conduct DNA analysis so they can process DNA samples efficiently and cost effectively.
Bid Information: The Purchasing Office has set up a universal term contract with Promega Corp for these types of DNA lab supplies.
Promega Corp is not debarred according to the excluded party listing system of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
Contract Compliance No.: Promega Corp. certification number CC007752, expires 12/20/2019.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so as to continue to receive DNA supplies in a timely manner.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes a total expenditure of $40,500.00 from the DNA Backlog Reduction Grant Fund for the purchase of lab supplies for the Division of Police Crime Lab from a universal term contract. There are sufficient funds available in the supply category from this grant fund.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order and associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance to Promega Corp for the purchase of DNA lab supplies for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $40,500.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,500.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office has set up a universal term contract with Promega Corp for DNA lab supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Police Crime Lab needs to purchase DNA lab supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Di...
Click here for full text