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JUSTIFICATION:
The Miami Police Department was awarded a Grant entitled Solving Cold Cases with DNA.
This grant provides funding for identification, review and processing of cold case homicide
biological evidence to obtain DNA profiles of possible offenders or suspects. To process a large
amount of evidence, we are contracting with two labs that specialize in DNA analysis.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
The processing of biological evidence from cold case homicides, to yield DNA profiles that can
be searched on an offender database, is now an essential tool in solving homicide cases that have
come to a dead end and have little chance of being solved.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
N/A
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ® (If no, explain?)
We are using two vendors who Miami -Dade County has already contracted with to provide DNA
analysis. Our contract with these labs will be under the same conditions as the Miami -Dade
contract providing us with competitive pricing, excellent reputation and competence.
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ® (If no, explain?)
"Piggybacking" from Miami-Dade's bid contract.
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
Grant
TOTAL EXPENDITURE:
$19,36 00
This grant requires no matching funds.
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Commission Hearing Date:
9/ 11 /08
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POLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
This is a brief summary of agenda items that pertain to the Miami Police
Department. We are providing answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The goal of this summary is to provide the Commission with detailed information to
enhance your review and approval process.
Should you have any additional questions, or require additional information
regarding this item, please contact my office and I will have a Police Department
representative provide you with needed information.
Note: On certain items we may be able to provide a static display for your review
upon your request.
John F. Timoney
Chief of Police
305-579-6565
Commission Hearing Date: September 11, 2008
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