Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is for the creation of a Universal Term Contract to purchase DNA Crime Lab Supplies on an as needed basis for the Division of Police the sole user in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes. These DNA Crime Lab Supplies are needed as no reagents or parts other than those sold by Life Technologies Corporation only, the patent owner for the PCR kits required for DNA testing, are authorized for use in the Police Crime Lab’s equipment. The term of the proposed option contracts would be through September 30, 2015 with the option to extend this contract subject to mutual agreement for One (1) year.
This ordinance also appropriates $50.00 in the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund.
The Purchasing Office negotiated with the sole provider, Life Technologies Corporation, in accordance with Section 329.07 (e) and has received pricing for the needed items.
Life Technologies Corporation CC#330373077 (expires 9-6-2014)
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $150,000.00.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings For Recovery Certified Search.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, services of the Columbus Police Crime Lab will potentially be delayed, thereby harming public services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund. The Various Divisions will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase DNA Crime Lab Supplies on an as needed basis with Life Technologies Corporation in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement; to appropriate $50.00 w...
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