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Home My WebLink About059624-R3 - General - Contract - Signature Science, LLCCSC No. 59624-R3 CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT RENEWAL NOTICE April 2, 2026 Signature Science, LLC Attn: Manager, Contracts & Procurement 8329 North Mopac Expressway Austin, TX 78759 Re: Contract Renewal Notice Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 59624 ("Contract") Third Renewal Term: June 16, 2026 to June 15, 2027 The above -referenced Contract with the City of Fort Worth expires on June 15, 2026 ("Expiration Date"). This letter is to inform you that the City wishes to exercise its renewal option for a Third Renewal Term, which will begin immediately after the Expiration Date as outlined above. All other terms and conditions of the Contract remain unchanged. Please return this signed acknowledgment letter, along with a current copy of your insurance certificate reflecting the City of Fort Worth as the Holder, to the email address set forth below acknowledging receipt of the Contract Renewal Notice. Please log onto PeopleSoft Purchasing at http://fortworthtexas.gov/purchasing to ensure that your company information is correct and up-to-date. If you have any questions concerning this Contract Renewal Notice, please contact me at the telephone number listed below. Sincerely, Dominique Wagoner Dominique Wagoner Contract Compliance Specialist Dominique.Wa_og nergfortworthtexas.gov 817-392-4834 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Contract Renewal — CSC 59624-R3 Page 1 of 2 ACCEPTED AND AGREED: CITY OF FORT WORTH By: A- 4 Name: William Johnson Title: Assistant City Manager Date: 04/07/2026 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By: Kathryn Agee (Apr,026 07:42 DT) Name: Kathryn Agee Title: Senior Management Analyst By: DaAd Ca a�'8r(Apr 6, 2026 16:57:02 CDT) APPROVED AS TO FORM AND Name: David Carabajal LEGALITY: Title: Executive Assistant Chief ATTEST: By: r— Name: Jannette S. Goodall Title: City Secretary PA l .fO B 1,1D do UJ gam, Name: Keanan M. Hall °Q Title: Sr. Assistant City Attorney a°cnszpsb SIGNATURE SCIENCE, LLC By: Name: tlatriA A(mifton Title: Manager, Contracts & Procurement April 2, 2026 Date: CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: M&C: 25-0706 Date Approved: 8/12/2025 Form 1295 Certification No.: 2025-1323884 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Contract Renewal — CSC 59624-R3 Page 2 of 2 M&C Review Page 1 of 2 A CITY COUNCIL AGEND Create New From This M&C DATE: 8/12/2025 REFERENCE **M&C 25- LOG NAME: NO.: 0706 CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas FORT WORTH �''� 35ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE SCREENING AND OTHER FORENSIC TESTING NO SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Amendments to Non -Exclusive Purchase Agreements with DNA Labs International and Signature Science, LLC In the Amount of $160,692.00 for a New Total Annual Amount of $1,250,000.00 for Additional Evidence Screening and Deoxyribonucleic Acid Testing for the Police Department RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize amendments to non-exclusive purchase agreements with DNA Labs International and Signature Science, LLC in the amount of $160,692.00 for a new total annual amount of $1,250,000.00 for additional evidence screening and deoxyribonucleic acid testing for the Police Department DISCUSSION: In September 2019, the Lavinia Masters Act went into effect in Texas, mandating that Texas crime labs process sexual assault evidence kits within 90 days of receiving them from law enforcement. On June 13, 2023, City Council approved Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) 23-0455 for the execution of non-exclusive purchase agreements with DNA Labs International and Signature Science, LLC for additional evidence screening and Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) testing in an annual amount up to $1,089,308.00 with four one-year renewal options. These purchase agreements were executed to help decrease the Police Department Forensic Analysis Laboratory backlog of cases requiring DNA processing and testing. The Fort Worth Police Department Forensics Analysis Laboratory (Crime Lab) has experienced a 43\ % increase from 2020 to 2024 in the number of sexual assault kits received for forensic analysis. Year Kits 2020 240 2021 238 2022 278 2023 301 2024 344 This M&C is to request an increase of $160,692.00 in authorization for a new total annual authorization of $1,250,000.00 for evidence screening and DNA testing on forensic casework for the Crime Lab and authorize amendments to the non-exclusive purchase agreements with DNA Labs International and Signature Science, LLC for additional evidence screening and testing services to comply with the Lavinia Masters Act mandating Texas crime labs process sexual assault kits within 90 days of receipt from law enforcement. Funding is budgeted in the Consultant & Other Prof Service account within the Crime Control & Prev Distr Fund for the Police Department. AGREEMENT TERM: Upon City Council approval, the agreement amendments shall begin upon execution by Assistant City Manager and expire one year from that date. http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33566&councildate=8/12/2025 8/13/2025 M&C Review Page 2 of 2 RENEWAL OPTIONS: The agreements may be renewed for four (4) additional one-year terms. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term. ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as previously appropriated, in the Crime Control & Prev Distr Fund to support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of agreements. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID I I ID I I I Year (Chartfield 21 FROM Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year Chartfield 2 Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: ATTACHMENTS William Johnson (5806) Robert A Alldredge (4131) Keith Morris (4243) 35ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE SCREENING AND OTHER FORENSIC TESTING funds avail.docx (CFW Internal) Approved Request for Waiver 6-16-2025.pdf (CFW Internal) DNA Labs Form 1295.pdf (CFW Internal) FID Table DNA Labs Signature Science.xlsx (CFW Internal) Signature Science Form 1295.pdf (CFW Internal) http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33566&councildate=8/12/2025 8/13/2025 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 1 of 2 Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 if there are interested parties. Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY CERTIFICATION OF FILING Certificate Number: 2025-1323884 Date Filed: 06/12/2025 Date Acknowledged: 1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place of business. Signature Science, LLC Austin, TX United States 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is being filed. City of Fort Worth 3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract. 23-0049 Additional Evidence and Screening DNA Testing. This certificate supersedes Certificate #2023-1009050. 4 Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of business) Nature of interest (check applicable) Controlling intermediary Southwest Research Institute San Antonio, TX United States X Hamilton, Adam San Antonio, TX United States X Bates, Jesse San Antonio, TX United States X Downing, Jr., Walter San Antonio, TX United States X Lee, Milton Austin, TX United States X McDonough, Joseph San Antonio, TX United States X Maxwell, Robert Austin, TX United States X Newton, Jan Boerne, TX United States X Schimmoller, Brian Arlington, VA United States X Regester, Michael Austin, TX United States X Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V4.1.0.e02d6221 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 2 of 2 Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING Certificate Number: 1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place of business. 2025-1323884 Signature Science, LLC Austin, TX United States Date Filed: 06/12/2025 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is being filed. City of Fort Worth Date Acknowledged: 3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract. 23-0049 Additional Evidence and Screening DNA Testing. This certificate supersedes Certificate #2023-1009050. 4 Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of business) Nature of interest (check applicable) Controlling I intermediary 5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑ 6 UNSWORN DECLARATION My name is Daniel A. Hamilton and my date of birth is My address is 8501 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 100 Austin TX 78759 USA (street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country) I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in Travis County, State of Texas on the 12th day ofJune 12025 (month) (year) • Signat of autho ed Ifent ontrac ng business entity jf (Declarant) Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V4.1.0.e02d6221 FORT WORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: Signature Science, LLC Subject of the Agreement: City seeks to utilize an external DNA testing provider for the purpose of testing biological material in cold cases and active cases, reducing backlogs, and reducing turnaround times. M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 8 No ❑ If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 8 If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: 6/16/2026 If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: 6/17/2027 If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes 8 No ❑ *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number: If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes 8 No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.