Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Luis Arturo Sanchez, M.D.
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220103
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Agilent Technologies Canada Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. for gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (JAG) for the period of June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, at a cost of $70,723 (220103), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a renewal option with Agilent Technologies Canada, Inc. for gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of June 1, 2025-May 31, 2026, at a cost of $70,723 (220103).
Renewal of the gas chromatograph with mass selective detector for the semi-quantitative distinction of marihuana from hemp contract for the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Expected Impact:
Having continuous maintenance available for instruments ensures that instruments are performing well and extends the life of the equipment.
Alternative Options:
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
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