Health and Safety (P33-WS1242864019) - Approve spending authority in the amount not to exceed $162,026.21 for the purchase of a Bio-Rad Wastewater Surveillance System and various components, assays, and services from Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. for the Houston Health Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of The Houston Health Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in the amount not to exceed $162,026.21 for the purchase of Bio-Rad systems, assays, and services from Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
The Chief Procurement Officer issued a health and safety purchase order to Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. on June 11th, 2024, for the purchase of Bio-Rad QX600 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System, along with various components, assays, and services for wastewater surveillance for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging targets. Digital PCR is the only test and reporting method accepted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The implementation of the Bio-Rac QX600 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System will allow the City of Houston to accommodate CDC updates to emerging targets for surveillance as well as minimize disruptions and preserve the consistency of testing procedures already in place. Ongoing support, including training and protocol updates aligning with the department’s Centers of Excellence for Wastewater testing grants deliverables, will also provide substantial cost savings.
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Supplier Secretary of State Filing Date
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Supplier City Registration Date
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December 30, 1986
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August 4, 2006
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This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (2) of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements, which provides "a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents.”
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the MWBE subcontracting participation goal because the department is utilizing a health and safety purchase order for this purchase.
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 health and safety purchase order for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant funds.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Authorized Department Approver
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2025
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Health Department
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$162,026.21
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$0.00
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$162,026.21
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