The City of Mesa awarded a $250,000 sole‑source contract for the procurement of supplies needed by its DNA crime laboratory. Thermo Fisher was identified as the sole‑source vendor, and the award was finalized on December 9 2025 after an intent‑to‑award notice issued on November 26 2025. This contract represents a straightforward purchase of laboratory‑grade testing consumables and equipment without competitive bidding, unless another vendor submitted a bid within a seven‑day window.
• Contract value: $250,000 (firm‑fixed price).
• Sole‑source award to Thermo Fisher for DNA lab supplies.
• No renewal, performance period, or delivery schedule details disclosed.