To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Brian Hunter M.D.
title
RE: Approval of a contract between Genesee County and Hurley Medical Center, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, to provide histology services to the Medical Examiner's Office
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve contract with Hurley Medical Center for histology services.
BACKGROUND:
A request for proposal (RFP 24-393) properly submitted through the purchasing department for this service yielded one bid. The only bidder was Hurley Medical Center.
DISCUSSION:
Histology (the microscopic examination of tissues and cells) is vital to the roll of the medical examiner's office in determining the cause of death. The contract with Hurley Medical Center is a one-year contract with three one-year renewals. There is an estimated price increase of $10,000.00 in which a budget increase is required. This contract will be paid from 1010-648.00-801.035
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
A budget increase of $10,000 is required. Amendment is attached.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Medical examiners collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies, providing crucial forensic expertise for criminal investigations. By assisting in the prosecution of criminals, they contribute to public safety and discourage criminal activities. This, in turn, can help foster a safe environment for businesses to thrive and promote economic growth in the long run.
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's Office to authorize entering into a contract between Genesee County and Hurley Medical Center, whereby the contractor will provide histology services for...
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