PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County through Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas for forensic, drug, toxicological, environmental, physical evidence analysis, and other medical/forensic analytical services for the Dallas Police Department - Not to exceed $12,300,000 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of an Interlocal Agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This Interlocal Agreement will provide for forensic, drug, toxicological, environmental, physical evidence analysis, and other medical/forensic analytical services for the Dallas Police Department. This service includes analysis of drug evidence, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) analysis and comparison, microscopic and trace evidence analysis, and identification of fire accelerants. These services provide critical scientific analysis of evidence collected during criminal investigations and support the accurate and timely identification, evaluation, and interpretation of evidence. The agreement will support the Dallas Police Department’s investigative efforts and provide forensic evidence necessary for the successful investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.
The Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County through Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On December 13, 2023, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County through Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas for the provision of forensic, drug, toxicological, environmental, and physical evidence analysis, and other similar medical/forensic analytical services for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, by Resolution No. 23-1697.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2027 |
FY 2028 |
Future Years |
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General Fund |
$4,100,000.00 |
$4,100,000.00 |
$4,100,000.00 |
BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Dallas County |
Local |
0.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Interlocal Agreement/Inter governmental Agreement |
• Interlocal agreements/intergovernmental agreements allow the City to take advantage of competitively bid contracts by a State agency or local government and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• Interlocal agreements/intergovernmental agreements are an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER/EXECUTIVES
Dallas County
600 Commerce St.
Dallas, TX, 75202
Clay Lewis Jenkins, County Judge
Jessica Dwyer, M.D., Director
Ashley D Fourt, Assistant District Attorney