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Sheriff's Office recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that it is appropriate to engage an independent contractor to provide selected forensic pathology and related services, as Agreement 9569 requires specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications in accordance with Ordinance 3.13.030(B);
2) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.4.3 to exempt Agreement 9569 from the competitive bidding process because competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the county;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement 9569 with NAAG Forensic, PC, to provide selected forensic pathology and related services on an as needed basis in the Placerville Sheriff's Coroner Division, increasing the amount by $172,000 to $250,000 with no change to the term; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 9569, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Sheriff's Office (EDSO) contracts with NAAG Forensic, PC, to conduct autopsies of suspicious deaths to include homicides. They provide a forensic certified pathologist to respond to the Placerville Sheriff's morgue to complete the autopsy. This includes the autopsy, all reporting, and any testimony that may be needed. The role is critical in supporting the integrity of death investigations, and delivering accurate unbiased forensic evidence to assist the Placerville Sheriff's Coroner Division. This is essential for ensuring high standards in death investigations and supporting the integrity of criminal justice proceedings.
EDSO previously contracted with Sacramento County for these types of autopsies, but it was determined that Sacramento County's pathologist was unable to handle the additional cases. At that point, EDSO contracted with Placer...
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