The County of Santa Barbara is seeking to purchase two automated nucleic acid extraction instruments for the Public Health Laboratory. The contract was awarded to QIAGEN INC for a total of $70,141.27. The instruments will be used for the extraction of nucleic acids and will be installed in the laboratory. The contract includes a one-year warranty and maintenance services. The key points of the contract include the scope of work, pricing, and terms and conditions. The contract is for a one-time purchase, and the delivery of the instruments is expected to be within a certain timeframe.