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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) Cr~~ 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 PMW/SP/07-060.7:uc 22H-1 22H-2