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 opinions to law enforcement agencies and the court system in cases of deaths resulting from criminal acts.
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no department issues/concerns
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
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Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
21-1052 |
12/15/2021 |
$125,000.00 |
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1st Renewal |
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$125,000.00 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$250,000.00 |
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
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Form
Exhibit 2: Contractor Performance Evaluation
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Marian Green, Deputy Director, Medical Examiner’s Office, (404) 613-4504
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
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: |
$125,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$125,000.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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In-Kind |
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Approval to Award |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-340-3400-1160: General, Medical Examiner, Professional Services - $125,000.00 “Subject to availability of funding adopted for FY2023 by BOC”
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2022 |
End Date: 12/31/2024 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
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Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 73
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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1/1/2023 |
12/31/2023 |