HomeMy WebLinkAbout22B - BLOOD AND BREATH TECH SRVSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
AUGUST 2, 2010
TITLE:
CONTRACT RENEWAL
FOR BLOOD AND BREATH
TECHNICIAN SERVICES
(SPEC. NO. 07-060)
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 15t Reading
? Ordinance on 2"d Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Renew the contract with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., for blood and breath technician
services in an annual amount not to exceed $120,000.
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.
On July 2, 2007, the City Council awarded a contract to California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., for
a two-year term, with provision for three, one-year renewals. The vendor has agreed to renew
the contract. California Forensic Phlebotomy, inc., has been providing service to the City since
1992, and has performed satisfactorily during this time. 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 (no.
01114420-62300).
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Contract Renewal for Blood and Breath
Technician Services
August 2, 2010
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Paul M. Walters
Chief of Police
PD/EG/07-060
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agencyy
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