Department
Medical Examiner
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Medical Examiner's Office, 21ITB131809C-MH, Forensic Postmortem Toxicology Testing in the amount of $125,000.00 with Axis Forensic Toxicology Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) to provide toxicology testing services effective January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $49,999.99 shall be forwarded 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 (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
To provide Postmortem Toxicology Testing Services for the Medical Examiner’s Office. Timely toxicology testing and comprehensive reporting of results are essential functions of death investigation in determining the cause and manner of death in support of federal and law enforcement agencies, the court system, next-of-kin, and the citizens of Fulton County.
Scope of Work: Axis Forensic Toxicology Inc., shall provide forensic postmortem toxicology testing of fluids samples for the Medical Examiner Office on an as needed basis.
Community Impact: None
Department Recommendation: Axis Forensic Toxicology Inc.
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: This has no community impact
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no department issues/concerns
Contract Modification: This is a new procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $125,000.00
Prime Vendor: Axis Forensic Toxicology Inc.
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Indianapolis, IN
County: Marion County
Prime Value: $125,000.00 or 100.00%
Total Contract Value: $125,000.00 or 100.00%
Total M/FBE Value: -0-
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Bid Tabulation Sheet
Exhibit 2: Department Recommendation Letter
Exhibit 3: Contractor Performance Memo
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Marian Green, Deputy Director, Medical Examiner’s Office
Contract Attached
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Previous Contracts
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$125,000.00 |
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$125,000.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
100-340-3400-1160: General, Medical Examiner, Professional Services “Subject to availability of funding adopted for FY2022 by BOC”
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Start Date: 1/1/2022 |
End Date: 12/31/2022 |
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Renewal/Extension Terms: Two renewal options |
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