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): 250041
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Life Technologies Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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 Life Technologies Corporation for rapid deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis system for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of September 18, 2026 - September 17, 2027, at a cost of $215,386 (250041), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
A renewal contract is needed for a Rapid DNA Analyses System with maintenance and support 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:
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 (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item # |
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09/18/2025 |
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Contract Award |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 1861 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Rapid Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Analysis System for Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences |
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$16,968 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Funding Sources |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
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CAO Review Completion Date |
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/21/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Choose an item.
Contact(s) name, title, department:
Cristina Juarez, Finance Manager, Institute of Forensic Sciences
Buki Oyewumi, Sr. Contract Manager, Office of Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter