The county is skipping competitive bidding and signing a sole-source agreement with Oxford Instruments America, Inc. for $130,339 to provide specialized forensic microscope detectors for the Institute of Forensic Sciences.

What it means for you

The county's forensic lab would receive upgraded scanning electron microscope detectors used in evidence analysis, covered for one year with four possible renewals.

Outcome

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

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.