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File #: 26-0176    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/20/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/3/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0238 Hologic Testing Supplies to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC the sole source for the Panther instrument system supplies, firmware, and field service for a three (3) year term with an estimated amount of $285,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will provide testing supplies and standard annual preventative maintenance for the Panther Integrated Nucleic Acid Testing System. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $66,202.00 which represents a 35.31% increase due to: - Panther Standard Preventative Maintenance with an estimated annual amount of $26,000.00, an increase of $2,067.33 for a 3-year increase of 8.64%. - Unit cost for all items remained the same, supplies will be ordered as neede...
Attachments: 1. 2026-0238 Packet 1, 2. 2026-0238 Title II
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CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS

LEGISTAR AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM

 

 

DISTRICT, DEPARTMENT, CONTACT INFORMATIOn:

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Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Claudia A. Garcia, (915) 212-0043

Public Health, Veerinder Taneja, (915) 212-6500

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Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0238 Hologic Testing Supplies to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC the sole source for the Panther instrument system supplies, firmware, and field service for a three (3) year term with an estimated amount of $285,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will provide testing supplies and standard annual preventative maintenance for the Panther Integrated Nucleic Acid Testing System.

 

Contract Variance:

The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $66,202.00 which represents a 35.31% increase due to:

 

-                     Panther Standard Preventative Maintenance with an estimated annual amount of $26,000.00, an increase of $2,067.33 for a 3-year increase of 8.64%.

-                     Unit cost for all items remained the same, supplies will be ordered as needed. Budgeted amount increased by $60,000.00 or 26.67%.

 

Department:

Public Health

Award to:

Hologic Sales and Service, LLC

City & State:

Marlborough, MA

Item(s):

ALL

Initial Term:

3 Years

Option Term:

NA

Total Contract Time:

3 Years

Annual Estimated Award:

$95,000.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:

$285,000.00

Option Term Estimated Award:

NA

Total Estimated Award:

$285,000.00

Account(s):

341-1000-41130-531120

 

341-1000-41130-532008

Funding Source(s):

General Fund

District(s):

All

 

Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 - (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source - (D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Public Health Departments recommend award as indicated to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC under the exemption listed above.

 

It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

 

Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

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