TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Rollie Soria for Oscar Ortiz, Sheriff-Coroner
REPORT BY: Erin Corry, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 5 of Agreement No. 170294B with Bode Cellmark Forensics
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 170294B with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc., to extend the term through June 30, 2028 with no increase in the maximum amount for DNA identification services. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. (Bode) serves the law enforcement and identification markets. It is unique because it provides state-of-the-art human Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) analysis and innovative DNA collection products. Bode has identified criminals in every U.S. state, as well as victims of war, terrorism, crime and natural disasters, including the 2001 World Trade Center attack and U.S. soldiers dating back to the Vietnam War. Bode is the leader in providing forensic DNA analysis to law enforcement agencies, federal and state governments and disaster management organizations around the world.
Some services used by the Napa County Sheriff's Office include swab and evidentiary submissions of cigarette butts, hats, cans and shell casings. This service has assisted in providing leads for catalytic converter thefts, the identification, arrest and conviction of several felons with stolen firearms, hit-and-run drivers and more.
Requested Actions:
Approve and authorize Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 170294B, which extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2028, and revise compensation rates with no increase to the maximum compensation per fiscal year.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
There is no mandate to use this specific DNA analysis services. However, the primary alternative through the Department of Justice has a turnaround time of six months or more. Bode has ...
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