IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION transferring $38,496.00 within the 2025 General Fund and awarding a contract for the purchase of handheld narcotics analyzers to Thermo Fisher Scientific of Tewksbury, MA under the terms and conditions of GSA Contract No. GS-07F-6099R, an existing competitively bid government contract for use by the Sheriff's Office.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22056, October 6, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office desires to purchase TruNarc, a handheld narcotics analyzer that provides rapid and accurate identification of controlled substances; and,
WHEREAS, TruNarc will improve staff safety by minimizing the risk of directly contacting unknown substances and reducing exposure to staff; and,
WHEREAS, the device will provide instant identification results, eliminating the need for lengthy lab testing and will allow expedited decision making in emergent situations; and,
WHEREAS, implementing this technology will significantly improve security, efficiency, and safety within the Jackson County Detention Center facility; and,
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office and Director of Finance and Purchasing recommend the award of a contract for the furnishing of TruNarc to Thermo Fisher Scientific of Tewksbury, MA under the terms and conditions of GSA Contract No. GS-07F-6099R, an existing competitively bid government contract, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $38,496.00; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 1030.4, Jackson County Code, 1984, the Sheriff's Office and Director of Finance and Purchasing recommend the award under the existing competitively bid government contract for the reason this will allow the County to take advantage of significant discounts offered to larger entities; and,
WHEREAS, a transfer is needed to place the funds necessary for the purchase of this equipment in the proper spending account; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED b...
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