When a suspect is arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, a CFP technician is called out to collect a blood sample. The technician not only obtains the sample, but also properly labels and transports the specimen to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Crime Lab. CFP has not only satisfactorily provided these 24-hour services to the Police Department for the last 34 years, but they are currently the sole provider of blood collection services for every law enforcement agency in Orange County. Pursuant to Garden Grove Municipal Code Section 2.50.060(d), and based on the Police Department’s recommendation, the Finance Director has determined that forensic phlebotomy services can only be provided by California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc.

The term of the agreement with CFP will be for a period of one (1) year, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional four (4) years, for a total of five (5) years. Option years will be exercised two (2) years at a time, at the sole option of the City. Beginning July 1, 2016, the cost per sample will be $104.25, and CFP will maintain that rate for the first year of the agreement, which will end on June 30, 2017.

The Police Department has allocated $95,000 per year within its base budget  for this contract. The cost per sample will be $104.25 for the first one (1) year performance period. By no later than March 1, 2017, and March 1st of each year thereafter during the term of this agreement, CFP may request a pricing increase for the upcoming option year. However, no annual increase shall exceed four (4) percent per year over the compensation rate applicable in the immediate preceding year. For example, if requested, the maximum increase during year two (2) would be 4 percent above the compensation rate applicable during the initial term of the agreement. Thereafter, if timely requested, an additional 4 percent maximum increase shall be available annually.

It is recommended that City Council:

• Approve the agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. for blood collection services through June 30, 2017, with an option to extend for an additional four years; and

• Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and extension agreements on behalf of the City, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto.