Department
Medical Examiner
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a contract - Medical Examiner, in an amount not to exceed $126,000.00 to provide Part-time or Intermittent Pathology Autopsy Services to assist the Medical Examiner’s office with clearing case backlog due to staffing shortage, and to assist the office with attaining full accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners. Effective dates: February 3, 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 State of Georgia O.C.G.A. §36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
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 of salary savings was derived by $1,500 per day x & days per month = $10,500 monthly x 12 months = $126,000.00 annual.
Scope of Work: This contract will continue to provide Board Certified Forensic Pathology Autopsy Services to assist the Medical Examiner’s office with clearing case backlog due to staffing shortage, and to assist the office with attaining full accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners
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
New procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
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Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Contract
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Marian Green, Deputy Director, Medical Examiner’s Office, (404) 6123-4504
Contract Attached
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Previous Contracts
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100-340-3400-1160: General, Medical Examiner, Professional Services “Subject to availability of funding adopted for FY2022 by BOC” in a total amount not to exceed $126,000.00
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