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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03232010 - C.115RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute a purchase order, on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, with Applied Biosystems in an amount not to exceed $127,500 for equipment validation and training services, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner. FISCAL IMPACT: $127,500; 100% 2008 U.S. Department of Justice, DNA Backlog Reduction grant. CFDA No. 16.743 BACKGROUND: The scientific equipment in the Forensic Services Division of the Office of the Sheriff requires excessive staff time and training to validate and maintain. Using an outside vendor for these services allows for a more comprehensive and expeditiously performed validation process while allowing internal staff to continue their normal lab functions. Training is also provided to enable a smooth transition to new DNA technology. Additionally, a revenue generating reduction in backlog cases is expected. This purchase will be funded by the Department of Justice DNA Backlog Reduction Grant. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/23/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Contact: Liz Arbuckle, 925-335-1601 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: March 23, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: KATHERINE SINCLAIR, Deputy cc: C.115 To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Rupf, Sheriff-Coroner Date:March 23, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:Applied Biosystems Validation and Training CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: