Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Luis Arturo Sanchez, M.D.
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Ultraviolet Forensics LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a professional services exemption agreement with Ultraviolet Forensics LLC in the additional amount of $150,000 for additional medical examiner services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (HCIFS) is experiencing an increased case load this calendar
year in addition to an unprecedented attrition of Assistant Medical Examiners. To ensure timely completion of
statutorily required autopsies, HCIFS is contracting with Dr. Hannah Bielamowicz (through Ultraviolet Forensics
LLC) to provide medical examiner services. Dr. Bielamowicz is an experienced forensic pathologist and has
provided consultation to HCIFS in the past. She is already aware of the Department's needs, standard
operating procedures, and accreditation requirements. There is no expectation that she would perform any
autopsies that might require future courtroom testimony.
The terms of the agreement are being amended to increase the contract amount from $286,000 to $436,000.
Expected Impact:
Dr. Bielamowicz will assist with caseload reduction by pe...
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