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November 18, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
18. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Third Renewal of an Annual Contract with Serological Research Institute for DNA Laboratory Services in the Estimated Amount of $100,000 (Event No. 4421)
Strategic Priority
Public Safety
Description

Recommend approval to authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal of an annual contract with Serological Research Institute for DNA laboratory services in the estimated amount of $100,000. The Savannah Police Department will use the DNA laboratory services to perform DNA testing on firearms and swab samples taken from firearms and compare samples taken from known individuals.

The method used for this procurement was the request for proposal, which evaluates criteria in addition to costs. Proposals were evaluated on the basis of qualifications and experience, technical capabilities, fees, references, local vendor participation, and MWBE participation.

Proposals were received on August 20, 2016. The original contract was approved in Council on March 2, 2017.

This is third of four annual renewal options available.  The contract term shall be January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Roy Minter, Chief of the Savannah Police Department
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $100,000 from the General Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Purchasing Summary - DNA Testing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Funding Verification - DNA Testing.pdf
Exhibit 3: Scope - DNA Testing.pdf
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