22A - BLOOD AND BREATH TECH SERVICES

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 1, 2009 TITLE: CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND 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 1ST Reading ^ Ordinance on 2~d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Amend the current contract for blood and breath technician services in the amount of $40,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $120,000. 2. Renew the contract with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., for blood and breath technician services in the annual amount not to exceed $120,000. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Police Department Forensics Division contracts with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., to provide blood alcohol level testing and analysis, drug content, blood typing, and DNA testing. California Forensic Phlebotomy services all Orange County law enforcement agencies. 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 blood and breath technician services in an annual amount of $80,000 for a two-year term, with provision for three, one-year renewals. This projected cost was based on prior year usage and staff estimates. Over the past 12 months, the Police Department has increased the amount of check points to enforce public safety and, as a result, an increase in the number of blood and breath technician tests used. In order to continue services to the end of the original term, staff recommends adding funds to the current contract. Additionally, California Forensic Phlebotomy, has performed satisfactorily during the two-year contract period and staff recommends the first renewal of the contract. 22A-1