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): 250282
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): AB SCIEX, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal and that the County Judge execute an agreement with AB SCIEX, LLC for comprehensive maintenance and services for a liquid chromatograph quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer system for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250282), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Crime lab maintenance services of the liquid chromatograph quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer system for the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Expected Impact:
Having continuous maintenance available for equipment ensures that equipment is performing well and extends the life of the equipment.
Alternative Options:
Utilizing the third parties which normally incorporate aftermarket and/or used parts in their repairs to reduce company’s cost to increase their profitability. Used parts contribute to multiple repairs with extended equipment downtime which affect the productivity of the Medical Examiner.
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