Formal Bids Received April 26, 2018 for S21-S26552 - Approve an award to Alere North America, LLC in the amount not to exceed $1,017,500.00 for HIV tests and combo kits for the Houston Health Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Health Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Alere North America, LLC on its low bid meeting specifications in the amount not to exceed $1,017,500.00 for HIV tests and combo kits 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 purchase consists of 1,250 HIV-1/2 antigens/antibodies test kits (100 tests per kit) and 500 HIV-1/2 antibodies control packs (2 per pack) that will offer point-of-care testing at multi-centers and public awareness events citywide.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Sixteen prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website and three bids were received as outlined below.
Alere North America, LLC: Award on its low bid meeting specifictions for Group I, Line Item Nos. 1 and 2 (HIV tests and combo kits) in an amount not to exceed $1,017,500.00.
Company Total Amount
1. Competitive Choice, Inc. $ 30,860.00 (Did Not Meet Specifications)
2. Alere North America, LLC $1,017,500.00
3. Pacific Star Corporation $1,505,815.00
MWBE Participation:
Zero-percent goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed award requires compliance with the City's 'Hire Houston First' (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, Alere North America, LLC does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY18 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.
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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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FY18
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Health
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$75,000.00
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$ 942,500.00
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$1,017,500.00
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