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Posted: September 26, 2025
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF100125-19

Agenda Item Title:

Authorize the Rapid City Police Department to purchase a Liquid Chromatography Instrument for the Evidence Lab for $88,836.15 from Agilent Using Opioid Settlement funds

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
10/01/2025
City Council Hearing Date:
10/06/2025
Petitioner:
Don Hedrick
Staff Contact:
Brian Pitts
Location:
Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
The Liquid Chromatography instrument will expand the ability of the Forensic Chemistry Laboratory at the Rapid City Police Department to identify, measure, and report on the presence and strength of opioids, including fentanyl and emerging synthetic drugs. This instrument will give local area law enforcement the ability to receive tests results quicker as wait times with the State Health Lab are lengthy at times. Purchasing the Agilent instrument will also eliminate the need to purchase additional technology as our evidence lab currently uses other Agilent equipment, ensuring fiscal responsibility overall. This investment directly supports our community’s safety, aligns with state and federal enforcement priorities, and fulfills the intent of the opioid settlement.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center
Opioid Funds
Is Funding Budgeted?:
Not Budgeted

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve

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