Title
ANSI National Accreditation Board Services - Requirements Contract - EXC 22-014 (Ordinance S-48120)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with ANSI National Accreditation Board, LLC (ANAB) to provide accreditation in the field of forensic science testing under industry standard of International Standards Organization/International Electrotechnical Commission 17025 and supplemental requirements for forensic testing laboratories for the Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $228,162.
Report
Summary
ANAB is recognized by the American Accreditation Cooperation and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation and provides the Phoenix Police Department’s Laboratory Services Bureau with the required accreditation in the field of forensic science testing necessary to apply for and receive critical grant funding. Accreditation services allow the Phoenix Police Crime Laboratory to fulfill their commitment to generate accurate, impartial scientific examinations and opinions for the criminal justice system in the interest of enhancing public safety.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo which stated that ANAB is the only original accrediting body that can maintain and extend the granted accreditation status. Due to the nature of accreditation programs, there is no other vendor that can replace or substitute for the original accrediting body.
The Assistant Finance Director recommends that the contract with ANSI National Accreditation Board, LLC be accepted.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about Dec. 1, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $228,162 and funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.