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Anticipated to be well over $200,000.00
Type: Deliberation
Department: CRNR - Coroner
Directors' Update: Sept. 10, 2025
Business Meeting: Sept. 16, 2025
Summary:Contract with Forensic Pathologist Dr. Emmanuel Lacsina for postmortem examinations
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Resolution
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC NORTHWEST PATHOLOGISTS FOR POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS
WHEREAS, postmortem examinations are required to completed by board-certified forensic pathologists; and
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Coroner's Office does not directly employ forensic pathologists; and
WHEREAS, forensic pathologist Dr. Emmanuel Lacsina of Pacific Northwest Pathologists has agreed to provide postmortem services for Lewis County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby awards a contract for postmortem services to Pacific Northwest Pathologists for a term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, for the following rates:
- Autopsies: $2,100
- External (inspections) exams: $1,200
- Limited internal exams: $1,500
- Records consultations: $500
- Homicides and sudden unexplained infant deaths (SUID): $4,200
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Lewis County Coroner Warren McLeod is hereby authorized to sign the contract, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on behalf of Lewis County.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 16th day of September, 2025.