The City of Mesa issued a sole‑source procurement for the purchase of QIAGEN QIAsymphony laboratory consumables, intended to support the Police Department’s forensic and post‑mortem testing capabilities. The contract is valued at $200,000 per year and was awarded to QIAGEN, Inc. after a 7‑day competition window yielded no alternate bids. This award reflects a standard annual supply agreement with a single commercial vendor, without disclosed contract term length or renewal options.
• Scope: Annual supply of QIAGEN QIAsymphony reagents and consumables for forensic laboratory use.
• Procurement method: Sole‑source intent‑to‑award, followed by award notice; no competitive bids received.
• Financials: Fixed‑price annual budget of $200,000, indicating a moderate‑size procurement for a municipal agency.
• Vendor: QIAGEN, Inc., a global biotech company; no subcontracting or additional vendors noted.
• Contacts: Jess Romney and Ashia Villegas (City of Mesa Purchasing Office) serve as the primary points of contact for inquiries.