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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