HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03112014 - C.57RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with John Murdock and
Associates, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $346,500 to provide specialized forensic services for the period May 1,
2014 through April 30, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Agency User fees.
BACKGROUND:
The Office of the Sheriff-Coroner is in need of dedicated forensic services and training. Casework most often is
performed through the Sheriff's Office Forensic Services Division, which is currently in need of additional assistance.
John Murdock is a world renowned forensic firearms expert. John Murdock and Associates will predominately
conduct forensic casework and firearms comparison for cases using the County laboratory. He will also provide
training and case consultation. The contract is expected to have 100% cost recovery in addition to possible revenue
through billing to other agencies. The County will ensure compliance with laboratory accreditation standards through
our Forensic Services Division.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
A negative action on this contract would result in the Office of the Sheriff not being able to provide needed services
to the County and other agencies.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/11/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Mary Jane Robb,
335-1557
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 11, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 57
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:March 11, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Murdock & Assoc for Forensic Firearms Examination Services
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.