Item 14 - Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy for Blood Technician Services

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Police Department www.santa-ana.org/pd Item # 14 or City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report March 1, 2022 TOPIC: Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy for Blood Technician Services AGENDA TITLE: Approve a Three-year Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy in the Amount of $163,767 for Blood Technician Services (General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., for the period of March 5, 2022 through March 4, 2025, to perform blood technician services, in an annual amount not to exceed $49,589, for a total amount not to exceed $163,767 (including a $15,000 contingency), subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION California Forensics Phlebotomy, Inc. (CFP) is the current provider for 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 to take blood samples from individuals that have been involved in incidents where drugs and/or alcohol are suspected. The Santa Ana Police Department has utilized CFP since 1992 and has confirmed it remains the sole contracted provider for this service in Orange County. CFP is used solely by County Agencies, County Contracted Cities, and every incorporated city within Orange County. CFP is the only company in Orange County where employees remain on -call at all times, seven days per week, 24 hours per day, 365 days a year to conduct blood draws as requested. This allows CFP to respond to requests for service within 45 minutes. CFP has extensive experience in the policies and procedures of the Orange County Sheriff's Department Forensic Sciences Lab, where all blood samples are processed and examined. In addition, CFP employees are required to complete an extensive background check and have access to secured areas.