Title
Amend Contract with Bode Cellmark Forensics for DNA Analysis (Ordinance S-46548)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 149731 with Bode Cellmark Forensics. This amendment will extend the contract term for one year beyond the original contract term and add an additional $159,690 to the contract, for an aggregate value of $1,182,419. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Police Department's Laboratory Services Bureau (LSB) has received multiple grants to facilitate the analysis of sexual assault kits. The LSB utilizes outside services to process these kits in an effort to reduce the backlog of processing sexual assault kits needed to provide evidence in criminal cases. A contract extension is necessary to continue these vital services until a new contract is awarded.
Procurement Information
In accordance with A.R. 3.10, a Special Circumstance - Without Competition Determination was submitted and approved to extend the current contract beyond its original term and to add additional funds to the contract.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will be extended from May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021.
Financial Impact
Grant funding is available to fund this contract. No City funds are required.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was approved by City Council at the March 20, 2019 meeting under Ordinance S-45479.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.