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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 5, 2019 TITLE: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA FORENSIC PHLEBOTOMY FOR BLOOD TECHNICIAN SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.1, 1F} CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1s' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a three-year agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, for the period of March 5, 2019 through March 4, 2022, to perform blood related technician services, in an amount not to exceed $155,343 (including a $15,000 contingency), subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION California Forensic Phlebotomy (CFP) is the current provider of blood and breath technician services for all Orange County law enforcement agencies. These technicians are responsible for drawing blood in a medically approved manner, retaining these items through an evidentiary approved process and relinquishing them to the Orange County Crime Lab for analysis. The Santa Ana Police Department calls on CFP for blood and breath technician services to take blood and breath samples from individuals that have been involed in incidents where drugs and/or alcohol are suspected. The Santa Ana Police Department, Traffic Division has utilized CFP since 1992 and has confirmed it remains the contracted provider for this service in Orange County. CFP is used solely by County Agencies, County Contracted Cities, County Lab, and every incorporated city within Orange County. CFP is the only company in the County where employees remain on-call at all times, seven (7) days per week, twenty-four(24) hours per day, three hundred sixty-five days (365) a year to conduct blood draws as requested. This allows CFP to repond to requests for service within 45 minutes. CFP has extensive experience in the policy and procedures of the Orange County Sheriff Department Forensic Sciences Lab. In addition, CFP employees are required to complete an extensive background check and have access to secured areas. CFP staff also understand the requirements and expectations of the Santa Ana Police Department regarding blood sample draws. The Police Department will pay CFP $97.46 per draw for their services. On average, CFP will perform 30 draws per month for the Police Department. The current agreement with CFP expired on November 20, 2018 and this new agreement will cover the period of March 5, 2019 through March 4, 2022. In addition, the City will recognize and pay Contractor for services provided during 25C-1