HomeMy WebLinkAbout22H - BLOOD BREATH SVCSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JULY 2, 2007
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
BLOOD AND BREATH
TECHNICIAN SERVICES
(SPEC. N0.07-060)
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CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 1s' Reading
^ Ordinance on 2n° Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., for blood and
breath technician services for a two-year period, with provision for three,
one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $80,000.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Police Department Forensics Division contracts with
California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., the current provider of blood and
breath technician services for all Orange County law enforcement agencies,
to provide blood alcohol level testing and analysis, drug content, blood
typing, and DNA testing. The testing is required for use as evidence in
the prosecution of criminal cases. California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc.,
has been providing service to the City since 1992, and has performed
satisfactorily during the past year. As a result, the Police Department
recommends Council approval of this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Police Patrol Services Other Contractual
Services account (account no. 11-337-6291).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Paul M. Walters
Chief of Police
Francisco utierre~ J
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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