Legislation Details

File #: 26-0930   
Type: Contract Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/16/2026
Title: One-Year Term Contract for Forensic DNA Supplies for the Public Safety Support Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) The Biology Unit of the Forensic Services Division completes DNA analysis of samples from criminal investigations conducted by the Mesa Police Department as well as Gilbert, Queen Creek, and the Tempe Police Departments. The City of Mesa is reimbursed by these participating municipalities for the services provided. This contract will provide the purchase of supplies needed, including reagents and consumables to determine the quantity of DNA present, to make copies of DNA, and to detect DNA on genetic instruments. The Public Safety Support Department and Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
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One-Year Term Contract for Forensic DNA Supplies for the Public Safety Support Department (Sole Source) (Citywide)

 

The Biology Unit of the Forensic Services Division completes DNA analysis of samples from criminal investigations conducted by the Mesa Police Department as well as Gilbert, Queen Creek, and the Tempe Police Departments. The City of Mesa is reimbursed by these participating municipalities for the services provided. This contract will provide the purchase of supplies needed, including reagents and consumables to determine the quantity of DNA present, to make copies of DNA, and to detect DNA on genetic instruments.

 

The Public Safety Support Department and Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract to the sole source vendor, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000.