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Approval of Contract for Sexual Assault Kit Processing

Original title: Sexual Assault Kits Contract - RFA 26-0196 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52943) - Citywide

June 3, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This authorizes the city to enter into a contract for the forensic analysis of s, which impacts the timeline and capacity for processing evidence in criminal investigations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Police Department

The department will utilize the services provided by the contract for forensic evidence processing.

Sexual assault survivors

The processing of forensic kits directly impacts the evidence available for investigations involving these individuals.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 3, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has officially adopted S-52943, authorizing a contract for the processing of sexual assault forensic kits. This action formalizes the procurement process under Request for Award (RFA) 26-0196.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted Ordinance S-52943.
  • The ordinance authorizes a contract for sexual assault kit processing.
  • The contract is associated with Request for Award (RFA) 26-0196.
  • The ordinance was introduced on April 30, 2026.
  • The file number for this legislative action is 26-1065.

Why It Matters

This authorizes the city to enter into a contract for the forensic analysis of s, which impacts the timeline and capacity for processing evidence in criminal investigations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance do?
It approves a contract for the processing of sexual assault forensic kits.
When was this action taken?
The was introduced on April 30, 2026, and has been adopted.

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Formalization of Forensic Procurement

The city is utilizing a formal RFA process to manage the backlog or ongoing needs for sexual assault kit processing.

Connected Entities

otherRFA 26-0196The specific Request for Award identifier for the contract.Map →
organizationCity CouncilThe legislative body that adopted the ordinance.Map →

Sources

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