Approve $199,000 contract with Bode Cellmark Forensics for DNA testing services
$199,000
In Plain English
The city needs forensic DNA analysis for criminal investigations handled by police. Bode Cellmark Forensics provides laboratory testing of evidence collected from crime scenes. If approved, the 6-month contract runs from September 2021 through February 2022 at a cost of $199,000.
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