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Consider a request for waiver of competitive bid for the upgrade of the Public Health Lab, as follows:
a) Authorize the Purchasing Department to waive the competitive bid requirement and to enter into an agreement with Budlong and Associates, Inc. (not a local vendor) for procurement of services and equipment to upgrade the Public Health Laboratory amplified DNA testing capabilities;
b) Approve the purchase of services and equipment from Budlong and Associates, Inc. for the period of October 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in the amount of $47,000.
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