Description
Title: Amends a contract with Neon Forensics, LLC dba Leon Kelly to add $1,000,000.00 for a new total of $1,383,000.00 for emergent forensic pathology services. No change to contract term, citywide (ENVHL-202581264/ ENVHL-202683607-01).
Summary
The document outlines a request for an ordinance in Denver to amend an existing contract with Neon Forensics, LLC, to increase funding for forensic pathology services by $1,000,000, raising the total to $1,383,000. This amendment, requested by the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, addresses staffing shortages that necessitate emergency on-call physician coverage at the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner. Importantly, the amendment does not alter the contract's scope or term, which remains unchanged until September 15, 2030. This legislative action is crucial for ensuring continued forensic services, which are vital for public health and safety in the city.