Sole Source for S73-S26661 – Approve the sole source purchase of rapid diagnostic HIV test kits from OraSure Technologies, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,000,050.00 for the Houston Health Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Health Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the sole source purchase of rapid diagnostic HIV test kits from OraSure Technologies, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,000,050.00 for the Houston Health Department and that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, for a 36-month period, with two one-year options. This award consists of 1,220 rapid diagnostic HIV test kits to be used in the screening of patients to determine the presence of HIV antibodies. The Houston Health Department uses these items to promote HIV education and awareness at health clinics, mobile units and in community outreach settings citywide.
OraSure Technologies, Inc. is the sole proprietor, manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of the OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV System.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (7) (A) "a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including: items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies" of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements.
MWBE Participation:
Zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a sole source supplier for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY19 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Department Approval Authority
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2019
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Health
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$191,241.67
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$808,808.33
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$1,000,050.00
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