IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of forensic toxicology services for use by the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office to Osborn Laboratories of Shawnee Mission, KS, at a cost to the County not to exceed $70,000.00, as a sole source purchase.
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RESOLUTION #12041, February 17, 1998
INTRODUCED BY Dixie M. Flynn, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Section 1040.1 of the Jackson County Code, 1984, eliminates the requirement for competitive bidding when items to be purchased can be obtained from only one source; and,
WHEREAS, Section 1063.00 of the Code requires notification of and approval by the Legislature on such sole source purchases exceeding $5,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Director recommends a contract with Osborn Laboratories of Shawnee Mission, KS, for the furnishing of forensic toxicology services for use by the Jackson County Medical Examiner's Office; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Director further recommends that it not take competitive bids with regard to said contract for the reason that Osborn Laboratories of Shawnee Mission, KS, is the only supplier meeting the specifications needed for toxicology services in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that award be made as recommended by the Purchasing Director, and that the Purchasing Director be, and is hereby, authorized to execute for the County any documents necessary to the accomplishment of the award; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of the Department of Finance is authorized to make all payments, including final payment on the contract.
Attorney
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
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