03.07 Evidence Collection Services Agreement FY191. SUBJECT
Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. (CFP), for evidence collection services.
2. SUMMARY
CFP collects evidentiary blood samples, transports the collection of evidence to the Orange County
Sheriff Crime Laboratory, and provides court testimony for the Police Department. This
agreement allows for the continuation of services for the Fiscal Year 2018 -2019 (FY19).
3. RECOMMENDATION
Approve agreement with CFP in an amount not to exceed $100,000 and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Upon adoption of the proposed FY19 annual budget, funds will be available to cover the cost of
the agreement as follows:
100.4041.51670.00000 Traffic - Professional and Consulting Services $100,000
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
la. Provide for a Safe Community Provide staffing and resources to deliver services that ensure
public safety.
6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Public Safety Goal 6.0 Provide public safety services of the highest quality.
Policy 6.1: Provide the Police Department with adequate personnel, equipment, and state- of -the-
art technology to effectively combat crime, meet existing and projected service demands, and
provide crime prevention programs. These resources should be provided prior to anticipated
needs.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
Unlawful offenses involving alcohol and drugs, pursuant to the guidelines established under the
California Vehicle Code, may require the collection of evidence samples. When required,
evidentiary samples must be collected by a certified phlebotomy technician, licensed physician,
nurse or other individual authorized by Vehicle Code Section 23158. Once collected, samples are
taken to the Orange County Crime Lab (OCCL) for processing. Proper operating procedures have
been established for the withdrawal, handling, and preservation of evidentiary samples and may
be found in the Orange Police Department Policy Manual, Policy No. 514.
Since 1989, the Police Department has been contracting the services of CFP for the collection of
evidence of criminal offenses involving alcohol and drugs. CFP collects samples, transports
evidence to OCCL, and provides court testimony for the Police Department. In addition, CFP
operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, retains highly skilled medical professionals and
maintains a proper chain of possession. CFP provides the same services to all municipal police
agencies in the county, including the Sheriff Department and the California Highway Patrol's
Orange County office.
Based on their high level of service, the Department is requesting the continuation of evidence
collection services with CFP. The contract term is July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, with a
contract amount not to exceed $100,000.
8. ATTACHMENTS
• Consultant Services Agreement with CFP
ITEM 2 6/12/18