Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
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): 240289
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Salam International, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid to Salam International, Inc. in the amount of $380,627 for mortuary equipment and related items for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, with certain items not being awarded (240289), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Mortuary Equipment and Related Items for the Harris County Institute of Forensics Sciences
Expected Impact:
Award approval will allow the awarded vendor for this contract to provide mortuary equipment and related items for HCIFS. HCIFS is currently expanding its existing cadaver mortuary rack storage system and this contract award will give HCIFS the equipment and materials to meet the storage demands and quality of service required by the department.
Alternative Options:
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Address (if applicable): 1861 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/10/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Cristina Juarez, Manager Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, Teresa Y. Browder, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter