The contract is for medical examiner services provided by Nomad Forensic Consulting LLC to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The services include performing autopsies and providing reports. The contract term is from August 2, 2022, to August 1, 2023, and the total contract value is $132,000. The contractor will be paid per case, with 90% paid for the exam and 10% paid upon final report completion/approval. The contractor will have access to the Texas Electronic Vital Events Register (TxEVER) to certify deaths within five days of examination.
• The contractor will perform up to three autopsies per day.
• The contractor will be provided with a morgue technician and photographer to assist with exams.
• The contractor will have access to a designated office space, desktop computer, microscope, and network folders.
• The contractor will be required to follow Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and attend an on-site orientation.
• The contractor will be expected to maintain confidentiality and not disclose any sensitive or private information related to the services provided.