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Blood Technician Services <br />February 17, 2026 <br />Page 2 <br />5 <br />5 <br />7 <br />2 <br /> 2 Responsive proposals received <br /> 0 Responsive proposals received from Santa Ana vendors <br />Two proposals were submitted by the RFP deadline, which were determined to be <br />responsive to the specifications, and met the City’s requirements. The proposals were <br />evaluated and scored by a committee pursuant to the criteria identified within the RFP. <br />This included Organization / Completeness of Response, Background, Qualifications & <br />Experience, Key Personnel / Proposed Staffing, Technical Approach / Methodology, <br />and Cost Proposal. <br />Staff recommends awarding an agreement to the highest-ranked firm, California <br />Forensics Phlebotomy Inc. (Exhibit 1). CFP has been in business since 1982, providing <br />blood technician services. CFP services all Orange County law enforcement agencies, <br />as well as all agencies within San Diego County, in California. CFP employees remain <br />on-call at all times, seven days per week, 24 hours per day, 365 days a year to conduct <br />blood draws as requested. This allows CFP to respond to requests for service within 45 <br />minutes. CFP has extensive experience in the policies and procedures of the Orange <br />County Sheriff’s Department Forensic Sciences Lab, where all blood samples are <br />processed and examined. In addition, CFP employees are required to complete an <br />extensive background check and have access to secured areas. CFP staff also <br />understands the requirements and expectations of the Santa Ana Police Department <br />regarding blood sample draws. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The current fiscal year funding is available in the FY 25-26 budget and future fiscal year <br />funding will be included in the proposed budgets for City Council consideration as <br />follows: <br />Fiscal Year Accounting Unit- <br />Account # <br />Fund <br />Description <br />Accounting Unit, <br />Account Description Amount <br />FY 25-26 <br />(March - June)01114420-62300 General Fund <br />Field Operations, <br />Contract Services- <br />Professional <br />$ 23,250 <br />FY 26-27 01114420-62300 General Fund <br />Field Operations, <br />Contract Services- <br />Professional <br />$ 70,564 <br />FY 27-28 01114420-62300 General Fund <br />Field Operations, <br />Contract Services- <br />Professional <br />$ 73,033 <br />  <br />  <br />City Council 10 – 2 2/17/2026