Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Department Head: Luis A. Sanchez, MD, Executive Director & Chief Medical Examiner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: IFS Equipment Replacement
Project ID (if applicable): N2001
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Managing Entity: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Incremental Authorization Requested: $3,136,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $6,265,963 for FY25 and FY26
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the IFS Equipment Replacement (continuous) project for additional incremental authorization of $3,136,000 for a total FY 2025 authorization of $3,866,963.
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Project Description:
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (HCIFS) requires specialized equipment to continue providing comprehensive and efficient Medical Examiner and Crime Laboratory Services. HCIFS was asked by Commissioners Court to provide an equipment replacement plan detailing the Department's schedule for adding or replacing certain equipment. HCIFS has already provided an anticipated 5-year equipment replacement plan. This memo specifically outlines progress with Year 4 requests of the 5-year plan.
Project Scope:
The HCIFS 5-year funding request includes routine replacement of needed equipment due to service warranty expiration, age, and overall deterioration, including morgue body racks, computers and servers, microscopes, cameras, and death investigation vehicles. The schedule also includes new equipment that will allow HCIFS to be more efficient, ensuring HCIFS can meet its various accreditation requirements. During FY2024, HCIFS was able to purchase building window shades, replace wall moldings, replace a secure ex...
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