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, 22ITB135453C-MH, Pickup and Removal of Deceased Remains in an amount not to exceed $168,000.00 with Thompson Mortuary Services LLC. (Atlanta, GA) to provide pickup and removal of deceased remains services effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, 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 $100,000 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
Scope of Work: This contract will provide transportation of decedent's remains to the Medical Examiner's Office in Fulton County. The Contractor will deliver all decedents picked up to the Office of the Medical Examiner in the body bags provided by the Medical Examiner.
Community Impact: N/A
Department Recommendation: The Medical Examiner recommends approval of this contract to provide transportation of decedent's remains in Fulton County for fiscal year 2023.
Project Implications: Provide transportation of deceased remains countywide.
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: If this contract is not approved, the County does not have the capacity to pick up and transport decedents' remains in Fulton County.
CONTRACT MODIFICATION: This is a new procurement
CONTRACT & COMPLIANCE INFORMATION (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $168,000.00
Prime Vendor: Thompson Mortuary Services, LLC...
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