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): 250041
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Life Technologies Corporationc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
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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 Life Technologies Corporation for rapid Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) analysis system for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of September 18, 2025 - September 17, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250041), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
A new term contract is needed to find a qualified vendor to provide a Rapid DNA Analyses System with maintenance and support for the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The new term contract will be setup for one (1) initial year with four (4) one-year options to renew.
Expected Impact:
Award approval will allow the vendor for this contract to provide a Rapid DNA Analyses System for HCIFS. This instrument will utilize a fully automated process to generate a DNA profile using STRs from a biological sample in under two hours which will be used to process casework.
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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Prior Court Action (if any):
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Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): 1861 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/18/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Cristina Juarez, Finance Manager, Institute of Forensic Sciences- Azadeh Rahmdel, Sr. Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement