Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Robert J. Foucrault, Coroner
Subject: Forensic Pathology Agreements with Thomas Rogers, M.D., Forensic Doctors Group, PC and Raven Forensic Pathology & Autopsy Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution waiving the competitive bidding process and authorizing:
A) An agreement with Thomas Rogers, M.D. ("Dr. Rogers") for the provision of forensic pathology services for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 with a not-to-exceed amount of $160,000; and
B) An agreement with Forensic Doctors Group, PC, owned by Dr. Michael D. Hunter, M.D. ("Forensic Doctors Group") for the provision of forensic pathology services for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 with a not-to-exceed amount of $430,000; and
C) An agreement with Raven Forensic Pathology & Autopsy Services, owned by Dr. Katherine Raven, M.D. ("Raven Forensic Pathology & Autopsy Services") for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 with a not-to-exceed amount of $102,588.
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BACKGROUND:
The Coroner's Office is required by statute to investigate and determine the cause and manner of death in all violent, sudden, or unusual deaths in the County of San Mateo (the "County"). To carry-out this statutory duty, the Coroner's Office contracts with forensic pathologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Medicine.
The Coroner's Office has contracted with Dr. Rogers since January 28, 2020, and Forensic Doctors Group and Raven Forensic Autopsy & Pathology Services since March 12, 2020, to provide forensic pathology services pursuant to fee-for-service contracts through the term of June 30, 2021. A Continuing Resolution was passed to extend the payment for services through September 30, 2021.
For fiscal year (FY) 2021-22, a total of $692,588.00 has been budgeted for forensic pathology services, and as of August 31, 2021, $137,850.00 has been paid for these servi...
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