PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-11-13

The county is seeking approval to purchase reagents and related supplies for a QIAsymphony automated DNA extraction platform from Qiagen, LLC for up to $400,000, bypassing competitive bidding because Qiagen is the sole source for these proprietary products.

What it means for you

The Institute of Forensic Sciences will be able to buy the specialized lab supplies it needs to run its automated DNA extraction equipment from November 13, 2025 through December 31, 2026.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$400,000Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Qiagen, LLCLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. Taken up at the November 13, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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