File #: 21-0954    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Justice and Safety Status: Passed
File created: 10/5/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/1/2021 Final action: 12/1/2021
Title: Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Medical Examiner, for Forensic Pathology Staffing Services on an as needed basis in an amount not to exceed $252,000.00 ($3,000.00 per day) with Forensic Pathology Staffing to provide part-time or intermittent forensic autopsy services for the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office on an as needed basis. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. FPS Contract 2022, 2. Con Perf Report 2022 FPS

 

Department

Medical Examiner

 

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Medical Examiner, for Forensic Pathology Staffing Services on an as needed basis in an amount not to exceed $252,000.00 ($3,000.00 per day) with Forensic Pathology Staffing to provide part-time or intermittent forensic autopsy services for the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on an as needed basis. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.  (APPROVED)

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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.

 

Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)

Justice and Safety

 

Commission Districts Affected

All Districts                     

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Is this a purchasing item?

Yes

 

Summary & Background: 

This contract will provide part-time or intermittent forensic autopsy services for the FCME on an as needed basis to address unanticipated, critical staffing shortages, peak workloads, unexpected emergencies, vacation coverage or services needs that are sporadic or unpredictable in nature. 

The ME’s Office current accreditation status necessitates a reliance upon these part-time and intermittent services provided by the Independent Contractors to address peak workloads, unexpected emergencies, vacation coverage, service needs that are sporadic or unpredictable in nature, and to ensure compliance with the accrediting agency: National Association of Medical Examiners.  The not to exceed amount was derived by $3,000 per day x & days per month = $21,000 monthly x 12 months = $252,000.00 annual.

 

Scope of Work: N/A

 

Community Impact: N/A

 

Department Recommendation:  Recommend approval.

 

Project Implications: To attain full accreditation and/or to avoid loss of accreditation 

 

Community Issues/Concerns: N/A

 

Department Issues/Concerns: N/A

 

Contract Modification

 

Current Contract History

BOC Item

Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

 

 

$.00

1st Renewal

 

 

$252,000.00

2nd Renewal

 

 

$.00

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$.00

Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)

Contract Value:                     $252,000/Year

 

Prime Vendor:                                           Locum Tenens

Prime Status:                                          Non-Minority

Location:                                                                Alpharetta, GA

County:                                                               Fulton County

Prime Value:                                          $252,000/Year

 

Total Contract Value:                      $252,000/Year

Total M/FBE Value:                     $0.00

 

Exhibits Attached

Exhibit 1: FPS Contract 2022

Exhibit 2: Contractor Performance Report

 

Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
title

Marian Green, Deputy Director, Medical Examiner’s Office

 

Contract Attached
title

Yes


Previous Contracts

title

Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$0.00

Previous Adjustments:

$0.00

This Request:

$252,000.00

TOTAL:

$252,000.00


Grant Information Summary

Amount Requested:

 

Cash

Match Required:

 

In-Kind

Start Date:

 

Approval to Award

End Date:

 

Apply & Accept

Match Account $:

 

 

 


Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

100-340-3400-1160: General, Medical Examiner, Professional Services - “Subject to availability of funding adopted for FY2022 by BOC” not to exceed $252,000.00

 

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: 

End Date: 

Cost Adjustment

Renewal/Extension Terms


Overall Contractor Performance Rating:

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

Report Period Start:

Report Period End:

8/1/2021

11/1/2021