DNA Crime Lab Supplies (2022227)

The City of Mesa awarded a sole‑source contract for the annual supply of DNA crime‑lab consumables and equipment to Life Technologies Corporation. The procurement targets forensic testing kits, reagents, and related laboratory supplies required by the Mesa Police Department’s crime lab. The contract is valued at $100,000 per year, with a very short competitive window (7 days) that was not exercised, leading to the direct award. No detailed technical specifications or multi‑year term were disclosed in the summary documents. • Scope: Annual provision of forensic DNA testing kits, reagents, and consumables. • Value: $100,000 per annum, fixed‑price arrangement. • Procurement path: Sole‑source with a 7‑day competitive window that expired without challengers.