Narrative of Resolution:
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INTRODUCTION BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND DNA DIAGNOSTICS CENTER, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF GENETIC (DNA) TESTING AND REPORTING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1, 2022 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2023
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $7,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: 140.-3.3
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WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan, through the Department of Social Services, is in need of genetic identity (DNA) testing and reporting to establish parentage in child support enforcement cases; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services contracts with a state approved provider, DNA Diagnostics Center, Inc., for those services; and
WHEREAS, DNA Diagnostics Center, Inc., is capable of and willing to provide such services at prevailing rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to enter into agreement with DNA Diagnostics Center, Inc., for the provision of DNA testing and reporting services at a cost not to exceed $7,000 during the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the maximum of these contracts shall not exceed $7,000 for DNA testing and reporting related services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said contracts will be approved by the Sullivan County Department of Law.