PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

Baltimore County Council Agenda April 2026

County approves multi‑year DNA testing contract with Bode

Estimated $1,000,000 for initial 1-year term; estimated $5,000,000 total over 5 years 4 monthsBaltimore county, MDBODE CELLMARK FORENSICS INCApril 12, 2026

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Description

Baltimore County will award a multi‑year contract to Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. to provide DNA and serology forensic testing and related court testimony for the Police Department. The as‑needed agreement, funded by a mix of County, State, and federal grants, is expected to total about $1 million in the first year and up to $5 million over 5 years and 4 months.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Estimated $1,000,000 for initial 1-year term; estimated $5,000,000 total over 5 years 4 months

Vendor

BODE CELLMARK FORENSICS INC

Agency

Baltimore county, MD, MD

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

April 12, 2026

Contract Term

Upon Council approval for 1 year, with four 1-year automatic renewals and option to extend any term up to 120 days

Renewal Date

2031-09-01

Renewal Info

Automatically renews for four 1‑year periods with an option to extend the initial or any renewal term up to 120 days unless non‑renewed by the County. Annual unit prices may be increased based on CPI-U or up to 5%, whichever is lower; total compensation limited to amounts appropriated.