Sole Source for N31197 – Approve the sole source from Life Technologies Corporation in the total amount of $77,347.50 for a Kingfisher Flex RNA/DNA Extraction Instrument and Service Plan 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 from Life Technologies Corporation in the total amount of $77,347.50 for a Kingfisher Flex RNA/DNA extraction instrument and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order.
The KingFisher Flex is an automated RNA/DNA extraction instrument capable of extractions for up to 96 samples at one time. This instrument provides high quality RNA/DNA needed for successful sequences when identifying organisms such as COVID-19.
Life Technologies Corporation is the sole manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of the Kingfisher Flex RNA/DNA Extraction Instrument. This purchase will include a five-year service plan and a one-year warranty on the Kingfisher Flex RNA/DNA Extraction Instrument.
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:
This procurement is exempt from M/WBE subcontracting as the total project expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 City’s threshold.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First ordinance. Bids were no solicited because the department is utilizing a sole source contractor for this purchase.
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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FY2021
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Health Department
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$77,347.50
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$0.00
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$77,347.50
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