One-Year Term Contract for Forensic DNA Supplies for the Mesa 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 Police Department as well as Gilbert, Queen Creek, and the Tempe Police Department. The Department is requesting 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. No other vendor offers these products for our processes and equipment. The Mesa Public Safety Support Department and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the purchase with the sole source vendor, Thermo Fisher at $250,000, based on estimated requirements. The funding source for these supplies are paid from operations budget that consists of funds from each agency covering the cost of their DNA analysis.

Contract Agenda Ready Introduced November 19, 2025

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Amount: $250K
Runs until: November 19, 2026 80 days — goes back out to bid calculated from the contract term stated in the record
Type: purchase
Field: Public safety

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