Explanation
The City of Columbus Department of Public Safety, Division of Police was awarded a grant for the acquisition of two additional Qiagen EZ1 Advanced XL DNA extraction workstations with a three year warranty, and supplies for the Division’s Crime Lab. This equipment will be used for DNA extraction of casework samples by the Forensic Biology section of the Crime Lab. The EZ1 Advanced workstations will consist of completely automated systems for DNA extraction of evidence samples. Crime Lab personnel will use these workstations to handle, screen, and analyze forensic DNA casework samples and to improve DNA laboratory infrastructure and analysis capacity, so that forensic DNA samples can be processed more efficiently and cost effectively. In 2007, the Division purchased a Qiagen bio robot as a sole source though legislation 1695-2007. The total cost to purchase two new EZ1 Advanced XL DNA workstations with the aforementioned warranty and supplies is $124,200.00.
There is also a need to transfer funds within object levels in this grant fund to accommodate the above purchases.
Bid Information: Qiagen, Inc. is the sole vendor that can provide the required items in order for the crime laboratory to meet project goals and to continue to be in compliance with the guidelines of the grant, namely that laboratories validate their entire DNA testing procedures. The Police Crime Lab previously validated and is currently utilizing the Qiagen DNA platform. Therefore, this purchase shall be awarded in accordance with provisions of Section 329.07© (Sole Source) of the Columbus City Code, 1959.
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.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to expedite the process of this purchase in order to meet the deadlines of the grant award.
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