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 - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250208
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Tecan US, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Tecan US, Inc. for maintenance and repair services for Tecan Freedom EVO 150 liquid handlers for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of January 29, 2026 - January 28, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250208), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Acceptance of the award for maintenance and repair services for three (3) Tecan Freedom EVO 150 liquid handling systems for the Forensic Genetics Lab of 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:
N/A
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): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative...
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