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C. 29

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:	October 11, 2022

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Diablo Crime Scene Cleaners

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 10/11/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Lyn Oco, 925-655-0006

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 11, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Diablo Crime Scene Cleaners to increase the payment limit by $200,000 to a new amount of $1,200,000 for the period of August 1, 2021 through August 30, 2022, to provide standard crime scene and biological cleaning services, and specialized cleaning services.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% Sheriff Budgeted. The FY 21/22 cost was estimated at approximately $900,000, but the number of actual service callouts surpassed the payment limit. This expense is not currently budgeted, but additional appropriations are not expected to be needed at this time.

BACKGROUND:

The cleaning of blood and bodily fluids requires extensive training and experience to avoid contamination and health risks. The Sheriff's Office has contracted with Diablo Crime Scene Cleaners since 2019 for full service crime scene and biological cleaning. They have serviced the detention facilities, patrol station houses and vehicles. In addition to the standard cleaning services, Diablo Crime Scene Cleaners has also provided increased sanitation measures at the Sheriff's facilities. Due to the continued risk of COVID-19, and with the elimination of the County's Emergency COVID Funds, the Sheriff's Office deems it necessary to continue the contract with Diablo Crime Scene Cleaners for the foreseeable future.

The Department's needs for services surpassed the original contract payment limit for the August 1, 2021 to August 30, 2022 term. Therefore, additional funds are necessary to pay for the increased expenses.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Sheriff's Office will be unable to acquire the appropriate level of cleaning and sanitation services.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

None.