Harris County Logo
File #: 25-2201    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 3/27/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/10/2025 Final action: 4/10/2025
Title: 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.
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):
title
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.
end

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:
N/A



County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6)...

Click here for full text