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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />AUGUST 1, 2011 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH <br />CALIFORNIA FORENSIC <br />PHLEBOTOMY, INC. FOR BLOOD <br />AND BREATH 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 1s' 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. for blood alcohol level testing /analysis, drug content, blood typing, and DNA <br />testing. California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. is the current provider of blood and breath <br />technician services for all Orange County law enforcement agencies. The testing is required for <br />use as evidence in the 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 for the final year. California Forensic Phlebotomy, inc., has been providing service to <br />the City since 1992, and has performed satisfactorily during this time. As a result, the Police <br />Department 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 />22D -1 <br />