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): Merrill Hines dba Final Advocate Forensics, PLLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a professional services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Merrill Hines dba Final Advocate Forensics, PLLC in the amount of $220,000 for medical examiner services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 with one (1) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Final Advocate provides vital forensic services for the county and carries out death reports, forensic investigations and other related scientific services.
Expected Impact:
Without these vital forensic services, investigations could be greatly impeded and post-mortem reports would be impeded further than they already are due to being short staffed.
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