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Probation Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Amendment I to Agreement 511-S0811 with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., revising the Price Schedule to include additional tests and increasing the contract amount by $20,000 to $70,000 for the detection of illicit drugs and alcohol on an "as requested" basis by the Probation and Sheriff's Departments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Funding for this agreement is included in both departments' FY 2007/08 and proposed FY 2008/09 budgets.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
No fiscal impact or change to Net County Cost.
Background:
Redwood Toxicology has agreed to perform urine drug screen tests on specimens. Each sample is tested for the presence of amphetamines, opiates, barbiturates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, creatinine, alcohol, and THC. All samples shall be tested and test results transmitted to the County within 48 hours of their receipt by Consultant. Redwood Toxicology laboratory, Inc. has access to the necessary lab facilities, is able to procure the related equipment and pay salary and benefits of licensed lab facilities, is able to provide the urine testing results for juveniles and adult offenders for the Probation Department and the Sheriff's Department.
Reason for Recommendation:
The Amendment I for Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. will revise the vendor's Pricing Schedule, Exhibit B, to include additional testing that is necessary to the work of the Probation Department. The $20,000.00 increase for this agreement is necessary to enable Probation and the Sheriff's Departments to pay for needed services through the term of this agreement. This agreement's not to exceed total will be $70,000.00, and it will expire on 03/08/09. Except as amended all other parts and sections of this agreement shall remain unchanged in in full force and effect.
The County Officer or employee with responsibility for administering this Agreement on behalf of the...
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