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File #: 24-2456    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 4/15/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/23/2024 Final action: 4/23/2024
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Teledyne Instruments, Inc. in the amount of $1,191,479 for wastewater surveillance equipment for Public Health Services (230490), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.

Department: Purchasing

Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

 

Project ID (if applicable): 230490

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Teledyne Instruments, Inc.

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0 %

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  0% - Drop Shipped

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Teledyne Instruments, Inc. in the amount of $1,191,479 for wastewater surveillance equipment for Public Health Services (230490), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  0% - Drop Shipped.

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Background and Discussion:

This request will allow for HCPH to purchase and install sampler equipment to collect wastewater samples from wastewater sites for the purpose of disease surveillance and testing for COVID-19 and other conditions. 

 

Expected Impact:

Installing wastewater samplers enables wastewater surveillance to function as an early detection system for potential outbreaks or surges in communities. When paired with clinical case data, this approach provides public health officials with better insights to implement necessary strategies, improving public health intervention and mitigating the spread of disease.

 

Alternative Options:

N/A

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

X Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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Action Taken

01/09/2024

246

Transmittal

 

Location: N/A

Address (if applicable): N/A

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Anticipated Court Date: April 23, 2024

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Jennifer Kiger, MPH-Division Director, Public Health; Brittani Bell, Sr. Buyer, Purchasing

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter