Request for approval of a renewal option with Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. for liquid chromatograph tandem mass spectrometer for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of February 1, 2027- January 31, 2028 at a cost of $258,483 (220229), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. for liquid chromatograph tandem mass spectrometer for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of February 1, 2027- January 31, 2028 at a cost of $258,483 (220229), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Harris County may renew a $258,483 forensic lab equipment contract with Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. for February 2027–January 2028.
Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing a renewal of a contract with Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. for a liquid chromatograph tandem mass spectrometer used by the Institute of Forensic Sciences. The renewal would cover February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2028, at a cost of $258,483. The item was introduced on September 3, 2026, with 0% MWDBE participation due to minimal availability.
The Institute of Forensic Sciences uses this lab equipment to process evidence. Renewing the contract keeps the equipment maintained for another year. The cost comes from county funds.
