To: Board of Supervisors
From: Probation
Meeting Date: August 21, 2018
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Department Contact: |
Izen Locatelli |
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234-6911 |
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Department Contact: |
Cathy White |
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234-6913 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. (“RTL”) in the Amount of $200,000 (Maximum of $50,000 Per Year) for the Period of September 1, 2018, through August 31, 2022, to Provide Drug and Alcohol Laboratory Testing Services and Supplies
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00 (maximum of $50,000.00 per year) for the period of September 1, 2018, through August 31, 2022, to provide drug and alcohol laboratory testing services and supplies; authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None
Summary of Request:
Redwood Toxicology Laboratory provides all drug/alcohol testing devices, and all specimen testing, for individuals (adult and juvenile) who are required to drug test for the Probation Department per the terms and conditions of their probation, as well as for participants of Adult Drug Court.
Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, one of the nation’s largest drug and alcohol testing laboratories, is the government services division of Alere Toxicology. Due to the nature of probation casework and court orders, the Probation Department requires accurate testing results as quickly as possible. Redwood Toxicology is located in Windsor and is able to report our results within 10-12 hours of shipping specimens to them. Redwood has a professional reputation and their reports are fully admissible in court and are generally accepted by both the defense and court without challenge.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return for additional options or information.
Supplemental Information Available Online at: N/A
Fiscal Impact:
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Source of Funding: General Fund |
Budgeted in Current F/Y: Yes |
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Current F/Y Cost: $50,000 |
Annual Recurring Cost: $50,000 |
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Meribeth Dermond |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: August 22, 2018 |
Executed Item Number: Agreement Item Number: 18-126 |
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Note to Department Number of Original Agreements Returned to Dept: Two Original Agreement Delivered to Auditor? Yes |
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