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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
AUGUST 1, 2011
TITLE: APPROVED
? As Recommended
CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH El Or Amended
dinance on 1" CALIFORNIA FORENSIC El Ordinance on 2"d Reading
PHLEBOTOMY, INC. FOR BLOOD ? Implementing Resolution
AND BREATH TECHNICIAN SERVICES ? Set Public Hearing For
(SPEC. NO. 07-060)
r CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Renew the contract with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., for blood and breath technician
services in an annual amount not to exceed $120,000.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Police Department Forensics Division contracts with California Forensic
Phlebotomy Inc. for blood alcohol level testing/analysis, drug content, blood typing, and DNA
testing. California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. is the current provider of blood and breath
technician services for 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
a two-year term, with provision for three, one-year renewals. The vendor has agreed to renew
the contract for the final year. California Forensic Phlebotomy, inc., has been providing service to
the City since 1992, and has performed satisfactorily during this time. As a result, the Police
Department recommends Council approval of this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Police Patrol Services Other Contractual Services account (no.
01114420-62300).
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Contract Renewal for Blood and Breath
Technician Services
August 1, 2011
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Paul M. Walters Francisco Gutierrez
Chief of Police Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
PD/EG/07-060
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