Sole Source for N30105 – Approve the sole source purchase from DiaSorin Inc. in the total amount of $115,718.00 for a LIAISON® XL Analyzer, reagent kits, and service agreement for SARS-CoV-2 testing for the Houston Health Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Health Department (HHD) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the sole source purchase of one (1) LIAISON® XL Analyzer, reagent kits, and service agreement from DiaSorin Inc. in the total amount of $115,718.00 and issue purchase order.
The LIAISON® XL Analyzer will increase HHD’s laboratory capacity to conduct COVID-19 testing. It is a fully automated chemiluminescence analyzer that allows for continuous loading and monitoring of reagents. Chemiluminescence utilizes the emission of electromagnetic radiation caused by a chemical reaction to produce light and, in this case, to produce chemical reactions to show the antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This equipment will improve the efficiency of immunoassay testing in the laboratories. Immunoassay testing provides valuable information that contributes to insight of the immune process of the virus which will facilitate crafting of preventive strategies to combat this pathogen.
This purchase includes a service agreement for one (1) year that includes repair services, replacement parts, and preventative maintenance. There is an equipment warranty of 12 months from the day of installation. This equipment will be delivered to the HHD’s laboratory located at 2252 Holcombe Boulevard.
DiaSorin Inc. is the sole manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of these products and there are no other authorized resellers to distribute the proprietary products.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement of items that are available from only one source..." is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE 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. It does not apply to this procurement, because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to specific procurement rules of the federal government.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY22
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Health Department
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$115,718.00
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$0.00
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$115,718.00
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