DATE:
February 28, 2023
XX
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
MEDICAL EXAMINER - AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR DECEDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego Department of the Medical Examiner is responsible for investigating and determining the cause and manner of death for all homicides, suicides, accidents, and sudden and/or unexpected deaths according to California Government Code Section 27491 and Health and Safety Code Section 102850. For cases that fall under the jurisdiction of the department, the Medical Examiner contracts for the retrieval and transportation of decedents from the place of death to the Medical Examiner's facility. The department's current contract for decedent transportation services is set to expire on June 30, 2023.
Today's action authorizes the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a competitive solicitation for decedent transportation services.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a competitive solicitation for decedent transportation services, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award contract(s) for a term of one (1) year, with four (4) option years and up to an additional six (6) months, if needed, and to amend the contract(s) as needed to reflect changes to services and funding, subject to the approval of the Chief Medical Examiner.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The County of San Diego Department of the Medical Examiner's mission is to contribute to safe communities and to justice and equity for the residents of San Diego County by certifying the cause and manner of death for all homicides, suicides, accidents and sudden and/or unexpected deaths in the county. Decedent transportation services is a mission critical service for the Medica...
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