DEPARTMENT
Medical Examiner
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Medical Examiner, 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. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. (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 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
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 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 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: Axis Forensic Toxicology Inc., shall provide forensic postmortem toxicology testing of fluids samples for the Medical Examiner's Office on an as needed basis.
Community Impact: N/A
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 opi...
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