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Home My WebLink About4.3 Agreement for Toxicology Testing ServicesSTAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 4.3 DATE:July 19, 2022 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT:Agreement for Toxicology Testing ServicesPreparedby:Laura Jammal,Administrative Aide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will consider an agreement for toxicology testing services with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Adopt the Resolution Approving the Agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. for the Provision of Toxicology Testing Services. FINANCIAL IMPACT:The contract has a not-to-exceed cost of $85,000, covered by the adopted annual operating budget for Dublin Police Services. The cost from July to December 2024 will be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget process. DESCRIPTION:Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. provides a variety of toxicology testing related services including blood and urine analysis, and transportation of specimens to and from Dublin Police Services. Dublin Police Services has been utilizing Redwood Toxicology, Inc. since December 2018. Redwood Toxicology, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Rosa and serves numerous cities in California.Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. has submitted a proposal to continue to provide toxicology testing services to Dublin Police Services through December 2024, for an amount not to exceed $85,000. The proposal includes the direct provision of toxicology testing services, along with transportation of specimens to and from Dublin Police Services. 20 Page 2 of 2 The Dublin Municipal Code requires competitive bidding as well as City Council approval of purchases over $45,000; however, Section 2.36.100(B)(9) allows for an exception to the competitive bid process when another public agency has administered a competitive bidding process and has a current valid agreement for the same or substantially similar service. Alameda County administered a Request for Proposals (RFP) for toxicology testing services and awarded the contract to Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc, active through December 31, 2024. Alameda County’s report on their procurement process is included as Attachment 3. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS:1) Resolution Approving an Agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. for Toxicology Testing Services2) Exhibit A to the Resolution - Agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc.3) Alameda County Forensic Toxicology Testing Services - RFP Report 21 Attachment 1 Reso. No. XX-22, Item X.X, Adopted 07/19/22 Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF TOXICOLOGY TESTING SERVICES WHEREAS,the City of Dublin uses toxicology testing services to ensure the proper processing and transportation of specimens; and WHEREAS, Section 2.36.100(B)(9) of the Dublin Municipal Code allows for an exception to the competitive bid process when another public agency has administered a competitive bidding process and has a current valid agreement for the same or substantially similar consultant or professional services, general services, supplies or equipment; and WHEREAS, Alameda County administered a Request for Proposals for toxicology testing services and awarded the contract to Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc, active through December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS,the City of Dublin wishes to contract with the firm Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. to provide toxicology testing services through December 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby authorize the City Manager the ability to execute the Contract with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., attached hereto as Exhibit A. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July 2022, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ City Clerk 22 Attachment 2Exhibit A to the Resolution23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES Contractor shall provide forensic toxicology testing services, including identifying and quantitative analysis of drugs and alcohol from blood, urine, and evidence specimens, through December 31, 2024. Please see Forensic Toxicology Price Schedule in Exhibit B for specific testing services. Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. July 19, 2022 Exhibit A-Page 1 of 1 38 39 ASCERTAIN. Ascertain Forensics at Redwood Toxicology Laboratory 3650 Westwlnd Boulevard Santa Rosa, CA 95403 T: +l 800 255 2159 F: ♦l 707 577 8102 SHORT DESCRIPTION TEST CODE Ale DUI/DUID (CA Title FP8518 17) FP851U Abused Drug Panel FP007B (Screen Only) FP007U General Drug Panel FP0098 (Screen Only) FP009U Routine Single Drug FlXXXB Screen FlXXXU Routine GC/MS F3XXXB Confirmation F3XXXU Routine Standard Drug F2XXXB Screen + Confirmation F2XXXU Exhibit B Forensic Toxicology Price Schedule City of Dublin DESCRIPTION Alcohol DUI/DUID Testing -Blood/Urine (Quantitative) Forensic analysis (California TIiie 17 Alcohol) Abused Drug Panel -Blood/Urine (Qualitative) Amphetamlnes/Methamphetamlne, Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MOMA), Cocaine & Metabolite, Opiates, Codeine, 6-Monoacetylmorphine (6MAM), Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Fentanyl, Phencyclidlne "PCP" General Drug Screen -Blood/Urine (Qualitative) Barbiturates, Benzodiazeplnes, Buprenorphine, Carisoprodol, Methadone, Oxycodone, THC, Tramadol, Zolpldem Single Drug Screen (Qualitative) -Routine -Blood/Urine One price per individual drug screen (Routine drugs only) Routine GC-MS or LC-MS/MS Confirmation -Blood/Urine Determination and concentration confirmation and quantitation of a drug and or metabolite by GC-MS or LC-MS/MS of routine drugs Abused Specific Drug Screen / Confirmation / level -Blood/Urine Immunoassay, liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LCMS), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) screening for a specific drug from a biologlcal matrix with determination and quantitative concentration of primary drug and metabolite (Quantitative) PRICE PER SPECIMEN PRICE PER SPECIMEN PRICE PER SPECIMEN Vear 1 Vear 2 Year 3 (1/1/2022 -12/31/2022) (1/1/2023 • 12/31/2023) (1/1/2024 -12/31/2024) $45,00 $45.90 $47.28 $39.00 $39.78 $40.97 $86.00 $87.72 $90.35 $31.00 $31.62 $32.57 $53.00 $54.06 $55.68 $81.00 $82.62 $85.10 ��__:;��•ii)]111['J�1fi,1nt,l;:-°CJ�1i[,°f/'t�..--Jlli'i'-::_·.;'.:��f!'.i_�--� .. -=---:..t:_ ":.-� ---,' c PRICE PER SPECIMEN PRICE PER SPECIMEN PRICE PER SPECIMEN Vear 1 Vear 2 Vear 3 SHORT DESCRIPTION PANEL CODE DESCRIPTION (1/1/2022 -12/31/2022) (1/1/2023 • 12/31/2023) (1/1/2024 -12/31/2024) DFC Expanded Panel (Confirmed) FP022B FP022U DFC (Drug Facilitated Crime) Expanded Panel -Blood/Urine (Quantitative) Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Buprenorphine, Carisoprodol/meprobamate, Cocaine, Fentanyl/norfentanyl, Marijuana (THC), Methadone, Opiates, Oxycodone/oxymorphone, PCP, Volatiles, Tramadol, Zolpldem, oploids, narcotic analgesic, stimulants, antidepressants, antipsychotlcs, antihistamines, anxiolytlcs, anticonvulsants (Gabapentin), antlhypertensive, muscle relaxants, antitusslves, sedative/hypnotics, dissociative anesthetic, hallucinogen, TCA's and cardlac drugs *GHB will need to be requested separately $334.00 $344.00 $354.00 •To ensure that DFC cases are adequately pursued, we have adapted our typical screening and confirmation by doubling volumes of substrates In order to better seek minute or trace amounts of Involved Intoxicants. The enhancements with the choice of this select panel (FP022U/FP022B) are: Doubling of specimen volumes to Increase sensitivity to drugs at lower levels of detection. Automatic confirmations for benzodiazeplnes. Assay for Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in urine. Double confirmation of trace detected substances. One on one case consultation ffor investiEators and orosecutors) with senior toxicoloEists. SHORT DESCRIPTION TEST CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE PER SPECIMEN PRICE PER SPECIMEN PRICE PER SPECIMEN Tissue Prep F9013F Tissue Prep Fee $39,00 $39.78 $40.97 Courier FedEx Pickup (Case to Lab Shipping Fee per case) F9024F No Charge No Charge No Charge 40 Attachment 3 41 42 43 44