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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />AUGUST 2, 2010 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT RENEWAL <br />FOR BLOOD AND BREATH <br />TECHNICIAN SERVICES <br />(SPEC. NO. 07-060) <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />? As Recommended <br />? As Amended <br />? Ordinance on 15t Reading <br />? Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br />? Implementing Resolution <br />? Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Renew the contract with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., for blood and breath technician <br />services in an annual amount not to exceed $120,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Police Department Forensics Division contracts with California Forensic <br />Phlebotomy, Inc., the current provider of blood and breath technician services for all Orange <br />County law enforcement agencies, to provide blood alcohol level testing and analysis, drug <br />content, blood typing, and DNA testing. The testing is required for use as evidence in the <br />prosecution of criminal cases. <br />On July 2, 2007, the City Council awarded a contract to California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., for <br />a two-year term, with provision for three, one-year renewals. The vendor has agreed to renew <br />the contract. California Forensic Phlebotomy, inc., has been providing service to the City since <br />1992, and has performed satisfactorily during this time. As a result, the Police Department <br />recommends Council approval of this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funds are available in the Police Patrol Services Other Contractual Services account (no. <br />01114420-62300). <br />22B-1