Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
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): 230282
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): QIAGEN, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with QIAGEN, LLC for extraction/purification robot for the genetics lab at the Institute of Forensic Sciences through August 28, 2026, at a cost of $220,293 (230282), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. Projected annualized usage for renewal term is $15,957.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of second of four (4) one year renewal options to QIAGEN, LLC in the amount of $15,957 for extraction/purification robot for the genetics lab maintenance services at the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period through August 28, 2026.
Expected Impact:
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Alternative Options:
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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.
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