Title
Sexual Assault Kits and Secondary Evidence Testing Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts with the following companies for Sexual Assault Kits and Secondary Evidence Testing Services for an initial term of one year:
- Bode Technology,
- DNA Labs International, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Johnny Jennings, Police
Matthew Mathis, Police
Jacquelyn Bryley, Police
Explanation
§ The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department requires services for performing the DNA testing of sexual assault kits (SAKs), partially tested SAKs, and secondary evidence from sexual assault cases.
§ On August 30, 2023, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); two responses were received.
§ Bode Technology and DNA Labs International were selected to meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to the RFP requirements.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $1,676,000.
§ Funds received from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant will be used toward funding this contract.
§ Price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established on these Contracts because there are no MWSBEs available to perform the work for this Contract.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Grants Fund (U.S Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance: SAKI grant)