Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): ML Forensic Consulting LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with ML Forensic Consulting LLC in the amount of $66,000 for medical examiner services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of June 25, 2024 - September 30, 2024 with one (1) one-year renewal option, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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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. Mary Anzalone to provide medical examiner
services. Dr. Anzalone 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.
Expected Impact:
Dr. Anzalone will assist with caseload reduction by performing a maximum of 10 autopsies per month. This will
assist with turnaround time of case report completion, assisting with meeting accreditation standards, and
providing information to decedent families.
Alternative Options:
The alternative is for HCIFS to continue processing cases as soon as possible with current staff leading to staff
burnout, further attrition, and longer turnaround times.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/25/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 6/25/2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Julie Prine, JD, MFS, Chief of Staff / Senior Director, Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences; Luke Herdrich, Senior Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement