Council Report

City of Mesa — City Council (2026-02-09)

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City Council Report 
 
Date: 
February 9, 2026 
To: 
City Council 
Through: 
Michael Kennington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer 
From: 
Edward Quedens, Business Services Director 
 
Kristy Garcia, Procurement Administrator 
Subject: 
One-Year Term Contract for Qiagen Forensic DNA Supplies for the Public 
Safety Support Services Department (Sole Source) (Citywide) 
 
Recommendation 
 
Council is requested to approve the award as recommended. 
 
The Public Safety Support Services Department and Procurement Services recommend 
awarding the contract to the sole source vender Qiagen, in an amount not to exceed 
$170,000, based on estimated requirements.  
 
Background / Discussion 
 
The Biology Unit of the Forensic Services Division completes DNA analysis of samples 
from criminal investigations conducted by the Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, and Tempe 
Police Departments. Forensic Services is requesting the purchase of supplies needed for 
DNA analysis. The supplies include reagents and consumables for the extraction of DNA. 
Qiagen supplies are exclusively manufactured and supplied by Qiagen.  
 
Purchase Information 
 
Action: Award 
Procurement Type: Sole Source 
Contract Number: 2026092 
Local Consideration: Policy did not apply to this procurement method 
Protests Received: None   
Initial Contract Term: One year 
Possible Renewals: None 
Funding Source: Mesa Public Safety Support Department General Funds; Restricted 
Program Funds; and/or Grants-General Government Funds