File #: 25-0214    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Justice and Safety Status: Passed
File created: 2/5/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 3/19/2025 Final action: 3/19/2025
Title: Request approval of a recommended proposal - 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 services effective April 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 Evaluation Committee Recommendation Memo, 2. Exhibit 2 Vendor Performance Memo

DEPARTMENT
Medical Examiner

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - 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 services effective April 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with the Purchasing Code Sections 102-374 or 102-375, all competitive sealed proposals 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
All Districts ?
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District 2 ?
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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.

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 enf...

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