To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Brian C. Hunter, MD
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RE: Approval of the second extension of the agreement between Genesee County and Preferred Removal Services, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00, to provide body removal services to the Medical Examiner’s Office; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 1010-648.00-801.006
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the second contract extension with Preferred Removal Services for body removal from death scenes.
BACKGROUND:
The original contract was for one-year with three one-year extensions. The contract commenced on July 1, 2024, and was effective through September 30, 2025. The contract was extended once from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
N/A
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
N/A
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
N/A
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
N/A
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
N/A
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The Medical Examiner’s Office provides valuable insight into public health trends within a community. By identifying emerging health issues or areas of concern, we enable public health agencies to implement targeted interventions and preventive measures. This proactive approach to community health leads to healthier residents.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Medical Examiner to authorize extending the contract between Genesee County and Preferred Removal Services, whereby the contractor will provide body removal services for the period commencing October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, at a total cost not to exceed $180,000.00, to be paid from account 1010-648.00-801.006, with a blanket purchase order being issued at the beginning of the fiscal year, is approved (a copy of the memorandum req...
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