AGENDA MEMORANDUM

Meeting Date:           December 12, 2011

From:                          Mike Thornton, Purchasing Manager

Subject:                      Purchase request 44197 to LCO Group, PA, for alcohol and drug testing

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends approval of purchase request 44197 to LCO Group, PA in the amount of $28,000.00.

Analysis:

The Human Resource Department uses LCO Group PA for pre-employment alcohol and drug testing and medical services including physicals and also random alcohol and drug screening services for current employees.  The estimated expense during fiscal year 2011-12 for pre-employment alcohol and drug testing and medical services is $9,000.00 and $19,000.00 for current employee random alcohol and drug screening services.

Options:

1.  Authorize approval of purchase requisition #44197 to LCO Group, PA; or

2.  Such alternative action as the Commission may deem appropriate

Fiscal Impact: 

A total of $28,000.00 has been budgeted in fiscal year 2012 in the accounts listed for these services.  Should actual expenses for these services exceed the budgeted amount, commission approval will be sought for the additional amount.

Submission Date and Time:    12/9/2011 6:38 PM____

Department: __Human Resources_______ Prepared by:  _Armida Jones_________                      Attachments:         Yes____   No _X_____ Advertised:   ____Not Required _X_____ Dates:   __________________________                      Attorney Review :       Yes___  No ____ _________________________________            Revised 6/10/04

Reviewed by: Dept. Head ________ Finance  Dept. _____JB___________                                     Deputy C.M. ___________________                                          Submitted by: City Manager ___________________

Account No. 001-1437-513-3111 &__                  ___________001-1437-513-3112____ Project No. ___________________ WF No. ______________________ Budget  ____$28,000.00__________ Available ___$28,000.00__________