DEPARTMENT
Medical Examiner
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to increase spending authority - Medical Examiner, 19ITB867972C-BKJ, Pick-up, Removal and Delivery of Deceased Remains, in the amount of $15,000.00 with Middleton Mortuary Transport (Fairburn, GA) to provide transportation of deceased remains. Effective upon BOC approval. (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 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract 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 Medical Examiner's office recommends approval of an increase in spending authority to cover costs in excess of the contract amount for transport services. The office has experienced a 48% percentage increase in cases over 2019. This increase in cases has resulted in expenses for transport services to increase by $15,000 over the contract amount.
Scope of Work: The vendor provides transport services of decedents to the Medical Examiner's Office.
Community Impact: None
Department Recommendation: BOC approval of the increase in spending authority to cover cost for expenses above the contracted amount.
Project Implications: Approval is needed to pay expenses above contract amount to continue transport of decedents.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: If the increase is not approved, the Medical Examiner's office cannot process invoices for the vendor b...
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