To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Brian Hunter M.D.
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RE: Approval of a contract extension between Genesee County and National Medical Services (NMS), in an amount not to exceed $218,000.00 ($180,000.00 in county testing & $38,000.00 for out of county testing), to provide toxicology services to the Medical Examiner's Office
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve contract extension with associated budget amendment with NMS for toxicology services.
BACKGROUND:
Toxicology is a critical component of determining the cause of death in Medical Examiner cases and is performed on every autopsy.
DISCUSSION:
The medical examiner's office requests to extend its contract with NMS for two additional years. Total cost of the contract not to exceed $218,000.00 annually ($180,000 in county toxicology and $38,000.00 out of county toxicology) to be paid from 1010-648.00-801.036 and 1010-648.00-801.037 with a purchase order being issued at the beginning of each fiscal year. Due to a price increase associated with the extension, a budget amendment of $33,000.00 is necessary, $20,000.00 to 1010-648.00-801.036 toxicology fees and $13,000.00 to 1010-648.00-801.037 out of county toxicology.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
An increase of $28,000.00 is needed due to an increase in pricing.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Medical Examiner's Office plays a crucial role in helping communities live healthy and safe by providing several important functions such as monitoring drug-related deaths: Medical examiners often play a crucial role in monitoring and addressing drug-related deaths within a community. By conducting toxicology screenings and analyzing the cause of death in cases where substance abuse may be involved, they can help identify high-risk substances, evaluate the impact of drug epidemics, and guide public health interventions, such as drug education progra...
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