DEPARTMENT
Police
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to award a contract without competition - Police Department, 22SS083122B-EF, Forensic Casework Services in the amount of $5,150.00 with DNA Labs International (Deerfield Beach, FL) to provide forensic casework services. Effective upon BOC approval for a 12-month period. (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 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, and the Purchasing Department has determined that there is only one source available for the required supply, service, or construction item, the request 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
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
Fulton County Police Department recommends approval of a sole source vendor DNA Labs International. DNA Labs International will provide Touch DNA processing of evidence collected from a Homicide Crime Scene in Fulton County and will use advanced techniques not otherwise readily available through normal means.
DNA Labs International is the only private lab that performs SPENTSHELLTM Collection, STRmix Analysis, and uses the M-Vac in-house. This evidence would normally be sent to the GBI crime lab for processing. The GBI crime lab does NOT provide the specialized testing required for this evidence.
Community Impact: New technologies and investigative practices can not only further a case and hopefully lead to a resolution, but it can also provide the families of victims with reassurance that law enforcement continues to search for answers...
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