RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Ikechi Ogan M.D., to increase the payment limit by $500,000 to a new payment limit of $1,000,000 for the provision of forensic pathology services for the term of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% County General Fund; $1,000,000. Budgeted.

BACKGROUND:

The Office of the Sheriff-Coroner currently has three forensic pathologists however Dr. Ogan performs most of the pathology services at the coroner's office. Dr. Ogan specializes in pathology and forensic pathology. Dr. Ogan assumes responsibility for and performs autopsy services for deaths that fall within the jurisdiction of the Coroner, he prepare as required documents and reports, provides training to personnel, provides court testimony as required, and ensures that quality standards are met for the services performed. Dr. Ogan performs most of the pathology services at the coroner's office and this contract limit increase is expected to get us through the end of the contract and will allow the Sheriff-Coroner’s Office to continue to meet the obligations to provide forensic pathology services.