CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jessica Colvin, Chief Financial Officer Melanie Rouse, Coroner |
Recommendation:
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Approve the Contract with National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs, for CBE No. 607512-25, for Annual Requirement Contract for Forensic Toxicology Tests, contingent upon submission of the required insurance; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Contract; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
1010.000 |
Fund Name: |
General Fund |
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Fund Center: |
1230520000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
Not to exceed $7,236,018.19 |
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Description: |
Annual Requirements Contract for Forensic Toxicology Tests |
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Additional Comments: |
The total Contract is not to exceed in the amount of $7,236,018.19 should all renewal options be exercised, with increased user requirements included. |
BACKGROUND:
This Contract is for Annual Requirements Contract for Forensic Toxicology Tests with National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs (LBE).
A Fiscal Directive No. 6, Competitive Bidding Exception, was approved because National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs has the ability to directly upload results into County's database for faster results which results in reduction of staff time and effort.
The following are the pertinent provisions of the Contract:
• The term of the Contract is from date of award through June 30, 2026, and includes the option to renew for six (6), one-year periods.
• Includes the option to increase the award amount up to 3% for possible price increases for renewal terms.
• Includes the County’s option to terminate for cause, convenience or default and suspend the Contract with advanced written notice.
The recommendation of award is in accordance with NRS 332.115.1(b), the competitive bidding process is not required as the services to be performed are professional in nature and NRS 332.115.2(c) the purchase of forensic equipment and supplies used in forensic analysis.
National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs currently holds a Clark County Vendor Registration.