Item 15 - Agreement for Blood Technician Services

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Blood Technician Services February 4, 2025 Page 2 4 8 1 3 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. CFP employees are required to complete an extensive background check and have access to secured areas. CFP staff also understand SAPD's requirements and expectations regarding blood sample draws. SAPD will pay CFP $124 per draw for their services between March 5, 2025 to March 4, 2026. Staff estimates CFP may perform 480 blood draws annually for the Police Department, totaling $59,520 plus a $5,000 contingency. CFP has been accommodating, professional, and consistent in the provision of its services, and SAPD recommends approval of the proposed one-year agreement. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT The current fiscal year funding is available in the FY 24-25 budget and future fiscal year funding will be included in the proposed budget for City Council consideration as follows: Fiscal Year Accounting Unit – Account No. Fund Description Accounting Unit – Account No. Description Amount FY 24-25 (March-June)01114420-62300 General Fund Field Operations- Contract Services Professional $21,500 FY 25-26 (July-March)01114420-62300 General Fund Field Operations- Contract Services Professional $43,020 Total $64,520 The amounts above are estimated projections and are subject to change. EXHIBIT(S) 1. California Forensic Phlebotomy Agreement Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager