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Purchase of Three Thermal Cyclers (Two Replacements and One Addition) for the Mesa Police Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)
The Forensic Services Division completes DNA analysis of samples from criminal investigations and uses its two Veriti thermal cyclers in the amplification step of this analysis. Of the three cyclers being purchased, one will replace an obsolete and non-functioning unit, and one will replace an existing unit that the manufacturer will stop supporting in 2025. The third unit is an addition and will expand the current capacity.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, Life Technologies Corporation, at $25,628.10. This purchase is grant funded by Department of Justice FY19 Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program.
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