Legislation Details

File #: 26-0660    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Justice and Safety Status: Passed
File created: 9/7/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/7/2026 Final action: 10/7/2026
Title: Request approval to renew existing contract - Medical Examiner, 24RFP144589C-JH, Toxicology Services in an amount not to exceed $175,275.00 with National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs (Horsham, PA) to provide forensic postmortem toxicology testing. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 Contract Renewal Agreement, 2. Exhibit 2 Contract Renewal Evaluation Form, 3. Exhibit 3 Contractor Performance Report

 

Department

Medical Examiner

 

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

title

 

Request approval to renew existing contract - Medical Examiner, 24RFP144589C-JH, Toxicology Services in an amount not to exceed $175,275.00 with National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs (Horsham, PA) to provide forensic postmortem toxicology testing. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.  (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

X

District 1

 

District 2

 

District 3

 

District 4

 

District 5

 

District 6

 


Is this a purchasing item?

Yes

 

Summary & Background: This contract will provide Postmortem Toxicology Testing Services for the Medical Examiner’s Office. Timely toxicology testing and comprehensive reporting of results are essential functions of death investigations in determining the cause and manner of death in support of law enforcement agencies, the court system, next-of-kin, and the citizens of Fulton County.

 

Scope of Work: Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to provide comprehensive postmortem forensic toxicology testing services that meet the minimum qualifications, quality and test specifications set forth in the solicitation for the Medical Examiner’s Office on an as needed basis.

 

Community Impact: N/A

 

Department Recommendation: National Medical Services Inc.dba NMS Labs

 

Project Implications: Coordinate criminal justice through a unified, collaborative approach with courts, public safety, and community partners by providing information, evidence and expert opinions to law enforcement agencies and the court system in cases of deaths resulting from criminal acts.

 

Community Issues/Concerns: N/A

 

Department Issues/Concerns:  There are no department issues/concerns

 

Contract Modification

 

Current Contract History

BOC Item

Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

25-0214

3/19/25

$175,275.00

1st Renewal

25-0777

10/15/25

$175,275.00

2nd Renewal

 

 

$175,275.00

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$525,825.00

Contract & Compliance Information

Prime Vendor:                                          National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs

Prime Status:                                          Non-Minority

Location:                                                                Horsham, PA

County:                                                               Montgomery County

Prime Value:                                           $175,275.00 or 100.00%

 

Exhibits Attached

Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement

Exhibit 2: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form

Exhibit 3: Performance Evaluation

 

Contact Information
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Marian Green, Deputy Director Medical Examiner Office, (404) 613-4400

 

Contract Attached
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Yes


Previous Contracts

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Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$175,275.00

Previous Adjustments:

$175,275.00

This Request:

$175,275.00

TOTAL:

$525,825.00


Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

100-340-3400-1160: General, Medical Examiner, Professional Services

 

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: 1/1/2027

End Date: 12/31/2027

Cost Adjustment: Click here to enter text.

Renewal/Extension Terms: No renewal options remain.


Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 100

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

Report Period Start:

Report Period End:

4/1/2026

6/3/2026