Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240026
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Taylor Distribution Group, LLC dba TDG Scientific
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid received and a modification of contract with Taylor Distribution Group, LLC dba TDG Scientific in the amount of $66,178.50 for analytical balances for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (240026), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (HCIFS) is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for analytical balances for the Drug Chemistry Laboratory.
Expected Impact:
Award approval will allow the awarded vendor for this contract to provide analytical balances for HCIFS. HCIFS is currently replacing the existing analytical balances and this contract award will give HCIFS the equipment and needed to meet the processing demands and quality of service required by the department.
Alternative Options:
Alternative option would be to not approve the contract which would negatively impact current and future
professional services for Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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Institute of Forensic Sciences
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