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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.