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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
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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

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