DATE:
January 28, 2025
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF HAMILTON MICROLAB SERIES MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION, MAINTENANCE, CONSUMABLES, AND SUPPLIES FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Laboratory (PHL) provides high-quality laboratory services to protect the health of the community and prevent the spread of disease. PHL has been a leader in infectious disease control locally, in California, and across the nation by analyzing clinical and environmental samples through surveillance, assessment, and assurance activities. In addition, PHL supports regional preparedness and response to communicable disease events, outbreaks, and emerging infectious disease threats.
On October 25, 2022 (11), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the establishment of appropriations for design and pre-construction services for a new PHL. The new facility will be larger than the previous PHL and will also be a Biosafety Level 2 and 3 reference laboratory, as the County serves as an approved Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Select Agent Laboratory for San Diego and Imperial Counties. PHL is also the designated location for the federal BioWatch program for the detection of bioterrorism agents in San Diego County. This new expanded PHL will allow for enhanced and expanded testing services and capabilities. The use of specialized laboratory equipment is essential to ensure this expansion of testing while maintaining and increasing testing proficiency and accuracy.
Today's actions request the Board authorize a single source contract with Hamilton Company for their Microlab series manufacturer-specific specialized instrumentation, maintenance, consumables, and supplies to sustain critical services and enhance PHL.
Today's actions support the County vision of a just, sustainable, an...
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