HomeMy WebLinkAbout22A - SPEC - BLOOD AND BREATH TECHREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
AUGUST 6, 2012
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD TO
CALIFORNIA FORENSIC
PHLEBOTOMY, INC FOR BLOOD
AND BREATH TECHNICIAN SERVICES
(SPEC. NO. 12-049)
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 151 Reading
? Ordinance on 2"d Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., for blood and breath technician
services for a two-year period, with provision for three, one-year renewals in an annual amount
not to exceed $100,000.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Police Department Forensics Division contracts with California Forensic
Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood alcohol level testing and analysis, including drug content, blood
typing and DNA testing. The testing is required for use as evidence in the prosecution of
criminal cases. California Forensic Phlebotomy is the provider of blood and breath technician
services for all Orange County law enforcement agencies and has been providing service to the
City of Santa Ana Police Department for the past 20 years. The company continues to perform
satisfactorily and the Police Department recommends Council approval of this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in Police Patrol Services (accounting unit 01114420-62300).
Carlos Rojas
Deputy Chief
Police Department Agency
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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