Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is for the option establish a contract to purchase Qiagen Crime Lab Supplies for the Division of Police in accordance with RFQ000708 and sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes. The term of the proposed option contract will be through June 30, 2018 with the option to extend one additional one (1) year period, subject to mutual agreement of both parties. These 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 Qiagen, Inc., sole provider.
The Purchasing Office negotiated the universal term contract with Qiagen, Inc. in accordance with the provisions of a sole source procurement because this product is 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 a contract to Qiagen, Inc
CC#954141306, Expiration: 4/21/2017.
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $70,000.00
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.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one (1) contract for the option to purchase Crime Lab Supplies from Qiagen, Inc. in accordance with the provisions of 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 to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
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WHERAS, the Divi...
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