TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Amanda Gibbs, Chief Probation Officer
REPORT BY: Ferlyn Buenafe, Probation Administrative Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270058B with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory for a term through June 30, 2027 for a maximum compensation of $56,500 to provide drug screening services for adults and juveniles on probation/formal supervision. (Fiscal Impact: $56,500 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Redwood Toxicology Laboratory provides urine and saliva testing to determine the presence of amphetamines, opiates, barbiturates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, creatinine, alcohol, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and other controlled substances. At the request of the Probation Officer, the vendor also tests for additional substances beyond the standard panel, with results typically provided within 48 hours. Redwood Toxicology supplies all necessary materials, including forms, specimen labels, collection containers, and security seals. These testing services support Probation Officers in monitoring compliance with the terms and conditions of probation/formal supervision and help ensure accountability.
Requested Action:
Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270058B for the term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with a contract maximum of $56,500.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Probation, 1420000 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The selection of the vendor is discretionary however; the services are required to meet the terms and conditions of court orders. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
The term is for the current fiscal year. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The Probation Department will not be able to provide court-ordered drug and alcohol testing for adults and juveniles on formal supervision. |
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Additional Information |
County Strategic Initiative: Build Healthy, Connected Communities |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.