Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Tecan US, Inc. in the additional amount of $42,737 for additional maintenance and repair services for Tecan Freedom EVO 150 Liquid Handlers for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of January 29, 2026 - January 28, 2027 (250208), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. | Community Exchange
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Tecan US, Inc. in the additional amount of $42,737 for additional maintenance and repair services for Tecan Freedom EVO 150 Liquid Handlers for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of January 29, 2026 - January 28, 2027 (250208), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Contract amendment with Tecan US, Inc. for $42,737 to maintain forensic lab equipment at Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Harris County Commissioners Court is being asked to approve a contract amendment with Tecan US, Inc. for $42,737. The money would pay for maintenance and repair services for Tecan Freedom EVO 150 Liquid Handlers used by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The agreement would run from January 29, 2026 to January 28, 2027. The contract was introduced on June 12, 2026, with a 0% MWBE participation goal due to minimal availability.
Harris County's forensic lab uses specialized equipment to process evidence. This amendment funds upkeep of that equipment for one year. Residents may care because forensic lab operations can affect how quickly cases move through the justice system.
