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Forensic DNA Analysis and Forensic Genealogy Services- RFQu PPD20-001 (Ordinance S-46768)
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Forensic DNA Analysis and Forensic Genealogy Services- RFQu PPD20-001 (Ordinance S-46768)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department's Laboratory Services Bureau (LSB) to enter into new contracts with the 10 companies listed below on an as-needed basis, for forensic DNA analysis and genealogy services. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The five-year aggregate value of all contracts will not exceed $1.2 million.
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Summary
The LSB applies for and receives grant funding on an annual basis for the forensic DNA analysis of crime scene evidence and forensic genealogy services from associated criminal investigations. Each grant has specific and unique purposes including, but not limited to, capacity enhancement, backlog reduction, cold case resolution and sexual assault kit testing.
The vendors referenced below are qualified firms who will be placed on a Qualified Vendors List (QVL) to provide forensic DNA analysis and forensic genealogy services in pursuit of successfully executing grant objectives.
Procurement Information
Request for Qualifications (RFQu) PPD20-001 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, with the intent of establishing a list of qualified vendors to provide forensic DNA analysis and forensic genealogy services to the LSB. There were 10 offers received by the LSB on or before April 16, 2020. The offers were evaluated by a committee which determined that the following 10 offers met the City's minimum qualifications criteria:
Bode Technology
DNA Labs International
DNA Solutions, Inc.
Gene by Gene
Identifinders International
Marshall University
National Medical Services
Parabon NanoLabs, Inc.
Signature Science, LLC
Sorenson Forensics
The LSB recommends that the offers from the above vendors be accepted as responsive and responsible offers that are most advantageous to the Department.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term shall begin on or about July 1, 2020.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in the Police Departments budget. It is anticipated that up to $1.2 million in grant funds will be received for this purpose over the next five years. The aggregate value of all contracts will not exceed $1.2 million.
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Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.