The City of Columbus passed Ordinance No. 0686-2025 authorizing a sole source contract renewal with Labworks LLC for the LABWORKS Assist Support Plan Renewal. The contract covers maintenance and support services for the city’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for the term June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026 at a cost of $66,963. Labworks LLC is the sole provider of LIMS software, upgrades, instrument interfaces, support, training, and services, having acquired the product line from Perkin Elmer in 2016. Per the city's Sole Source Information Form, no viable alternative exists due to the proprietary nature and integration of the existing system. Funding is allocated across multiple departmental accounts as indicated in the AC template. Approval ensures continued access to license updates, telephone and email support, remote sessions, and LABWORKS webinars and workshops.