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On agenda:
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7/18/2023
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Final action:
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Title:
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Ratify and approve an Amendment to the Master Contract, for CBE No. 604895-18, for Forensic Pathology Services; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Amendment; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)
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CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Les Lee Shell, Deputy County Manager Melanie Rouse, Coroner |
Recommendation:
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Ratify and approve an Amendment to the Master Contract, for CBE No. 604895-18, for Forensic Pathology Services; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Amendment; 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: |
$1,800,000 aggregately |
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Description: |
Forensic Pathology Services |
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Additional Comments: |
The initial Contract amount was $870,000 annually aggregately, Amendment No. 1 had no fiscal impact, a funding increase was approved in the amount of $530,000 annually, Amendment No. 2 will increase the Contract amount by $1,800,000, for a new total Contract amount of $7,906,000 aggregately. |
BACKGROUND:
On June 19, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the award of CBE No. 604895-18 in the amount of $870,000 annually aggregately for Forensic Pathology Services from providers qualified by Clark County Office of the Corner/Medical Examiner
The following are the pertinent provisions of the Contract:
• The term of the Contract was from date of award through June 30, 2019 and included the option to renew for 4, one-year periods. There are no options remaining.
• Included the option to increase the award amount up to 20% based on possible increased user requirements for the renewal terms and approved budget appropriations.
• Included the County’s option to terminate for cause, convenience or default and suspend the Contract with advanced written notice.
Amendment No. 1 increased the daily rate for Forensic Pathology Services from $1,000 to $2,000 in order to align with current market pricing and increase the success in recruitment of service providers.
Approval of Amendment No. 2 will increase the daily rate for Forensic Pathology services from $2,000 to $2,500, include compensation for court appearances and add an additional 1 year to the contract term until a new RFQ has been finalized. The attached Amendment No. 2 document details the modifications and costs involved.
All qualified providers shall be required to provide proof of insurance and obtain a Clark County Business License or Vendor Registration respectfully, prior to contract award.
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