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File #: 25-4329    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 6/30/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/10/2025 Final action: 7/10/2025
Title: Request for approval of a renewal option with Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. for postmortem computed tomography scanning for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of December 8, 2025 - December 7, 2026, at a cost of $91,805 (220157), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
Attachments: 1. 25-4329 Job No. 220157 Renewal - Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc..pdf
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 - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): 220157
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. for postmortem computed tomography scanning for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of December 8, 2025 - December 7, 2026, at a cost of $91,805 (220157), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
In May 2022, Commissioners Court approved RFP Job No. 220157, requesting vendor proposals for a complete
postmortem CT solution - including, hardware, training, maintenance, and support.

Expected Impact:
Reduction of workload in the Medical Examiner's Office, leading to reduction in backlog and processing times,
and faster turnaround times for completion of determination of cause and manner of death and final autopsy
reports.

Alternative Options:
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