The Ocean County Board of Commissioners awarded a contract for Forensic Pathology Services to five vendors, including Gerard Breton, M.D.; Ian Hood, M.D. (Forensic Pathology Consultants, Inc.); Dante Ragasa, M.D.; Karabi Sinha, M.D. (Pathology Consultation Services, LLC); and Peter Mazari, M.D. The contract is for a period of one year, from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, and has a maximum value of $660,000. The services to be provided include forensic autopsies and homicide autopsies for the Ocean County Medical Examiner's Office. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contract was awarded through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process.
• The vendors were selected based on their qualifications and experience in providing forensic pathology services.
• The contract has a maximum value of $660,000, which will be funded through the Ocean County budget.
• The services to be provided include forensic autopsies and homicide autopsies for the Ocean County Medical Examiner's Office.
• The contract is subject to the terms and conditions of the Local Public Contracts Law.