HomeMy WebLinkAboutE. INFOLAB, INC. - PURCHASE HEALTH DEPT. LAB EQUIPMENTCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Health Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of one Alfa Wasserman
Alera Chemistry Analyzer 402900-1 in the amount of $31,950 and one Horiba ABX Pentra XL80
Hematology Analyzer in the amount of $41,866 for a total amount of $73,816 from InfoLab, Inc. of
Roundrock, TX.
BACKGROUND:
The health department has received one-time Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funding to purchase
medical equipment and supplies for the laboratory and second-floor clinic. The City advertised for bids and
received the following:
Vendor Amount Eauipment
InfoLab, Inc. $31,950 Chemistry Analyzer
Roundrock, TX $41,866 Hematology Analyzer
BioMedical Solutions, Inc. No Bid Chemistry Analyzer
Stafford, TX No Bid Hematology Analyzer
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Grants funds are budgeted in account no. 132-102].514.92-00 (SSBGOI).
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
The Health Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of one Alfa Wasserman
Alera Chemistry Analyzer 402900-1 in the amount of $31,950 and one Horiba ABX Pentra XL80
Hematology Analyzer in the amount of $41,866 for a total amount of $73,816 from InfoLab, Inc. of
Roundrock, TX.
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Shawna Tubbs, Purchasing Manager Deborah Echols, Director Finance
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Bid Tabulation
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CHEMISTRY ANALYZER &
HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER
Bid Opening Date: August 12, 2009
Item # Descri lion Names of Bidders
Infolab Inc. RioMedical Solutions Inc
i. Chemistr Anal zer $31,950.00 No Bid
2. Hematolo Anal zer $41,866.00 No Bid
Location Round Rock, TX Stafford, TX
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