Department
District Attorney
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an award without competition - District Attorney, Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) BJA National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Grant, Grant Award No. 15PBJA-21-GG-04323-SAKI, with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation named as a sub-awardee in the Grant in an amount not to exceed $705,630.00. Effective upon BOC approval through the term of the Grant. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, the Purchasing Department has determined there is only one source available for the required supply, service or construction item, the request 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?
Yes
Summary & Background The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, awards Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant funds to test the backlog of sexual assault kits across the United States in order to determine any possible DNA matches that can be investigated and ultimately prosecuted. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has identified over 4,000 untested or partially tested sexual assault kits housed at the GBI.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is an independent, statewide agency that supports the state's criminal justice system in the areas of criminal investigations, forensic laboratory services and computerized criminal justice information
Scope of Work: Through the Grant, GBI will process and prepare all Fulton County pre-1999 sexual assault kits for testing at their private labs that have been found to meet the scientific policies and procedures of the GBI, fund the testing at those labs, and then receive the sexual assault kits back, review and approve the results and upload those results in to CODIS.
Community Impact: The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, awards Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant funds to test the backlog of sexual assault kits across the United States in order to determine any possible DNA matches that can be investigated and ultimately prosecuted. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has identified over 4,000 untested or partially tested sexual assault kits housed at the GBI dating from the 1980s to late 1990s, referred to as the “pre-1999 project”. Both the GBI and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Unit are committed to testing all untested and partially tested sexual assault kits and then investigating and ultimately prosecuting any leads in cases due to DNA.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval.
Project Implications: The backlog of untested or partially tested sexual assault kits is a serious national, state, and local concern that has been widely acknowledged as failing victims of sexual assault while endangering communities. Sexual assault kits are one of the most important tools public safety agencies possesses to collect potential evidence of a suspect’s DNA and potentially achieve justice for victims of sexual assault while keeping our communities safe;
Community Issues/Concerns: The District Attorney is not aware of any community concerns regarding the sub recipient partner.
Department Issues/Concerns: The District Attorney is not aware of any Department concerns regarding the sub recipient partner.
New Procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Award Letter and Grant Narrative
Exhibit 2: Subrecipient Scope of Work
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Natalie Zellner, JD, Deputy District Attorney of Grants, Programs and Government Affairs, Office of the Fulton County District Attorney, (404) 612-4639
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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No
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$705,630.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$705,630.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
$705,630.00 |
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Match Required: |
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Start Date: |
Date of BOC approval |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
Sept. 30, 2024 |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
0 |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-480 -SAK3
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: Date of BOC Approval |
End Date: 9/30/2024 |
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Renewal/Extension Terms: Due to COVID backlogs, DOJ is annually extending grant ending dates. |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating:
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Date of BOC Approval |
9/30/2024 |