Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Pramod Gumpeni, MD
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
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): N/A
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 a renewal option 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, 2027 - January 28, 2028 at a cost of $94,857 (250208), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
In January 2026 the Institute of Forensic Sciences accepted an 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.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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01/29/26 |
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Approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements. |
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06/25/2026 |
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Execute amendment No. 1 |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 1861 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/29/2027
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Cristina Juarez, Harris County Institute of Forensics Sciences, Julie Prine, Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer Harris County Institute of Forensics Sciences; Jessica Barelas, Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter