HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into this _ day of , 200 by and between the
City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida ("City") and Mercy Medical
Development d/b/a Mercy utpatient Center ("Provider"), a Florida not-for-profit corporation.
RECITAL
A. The City has issued a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for the provision of drug
screening services ("Services"), Part I Services: Employment Drug Screening Services and
Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Screening Services for General Employees (A.
Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services); Part H Services: Sworn
Fire Drug and Alcohol Screening Services (A. Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and
C. MRO Services); Part III Services: DOT Drug and Alcohol Screening Services (A. Collection
Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services); Part IV Random and Reasonable
Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Screening Services for AFSCME, Local 871 Employees (A.
Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services); and Part V Services:
Sworn Police Drug and Alcohol Screening Services (A. Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing
Facility, and C. MRO Services), and Provider's proposal ("Proposal"), in response thereto,
Mercy Medical Development d/b/a Mercy Outpatient Center, has been selected as the most
qualified proposal for the provision of Part I: Employment Drug Screening Services and
Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Screening Services for General Employees (A.
Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services), for the provision of Part H:
Sworn Fire Drug and Alcohol Screening Services (A. Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing
Facility, and C. MRO Services), for the provision of Part IV: Random and Reasonable Suspicion
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Drug and Alcohol Screening Services for AFSCME, Local 871 Employees (A. Collection
Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services), and for the provision of Part V
Services: Sworn Police Drug and Alcohol Screening Services (A. Collection Facility, B. Drug
Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services). The RFP and the Proposal are sometimes referred to
herein, collectively, as the Solicitation Documents, and are by this reference incorporated into
and made a part of this Agreement.
B. The Commission of the City of Miami, by Resolution No. , adopted
on , approved the selection of Provider and authorized the City Manager to
execute a contract, under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein
contained, Provider and the City agree as follows:
TERMS
1. RECITALS: The recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into and made
apart of this Agreement.
2. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be for an initial two (2) year periods
commencing on the effective date hereof.
3. OPTION TO EXTEND: The City shall have three option(s) to extend the term
hereof for a period of one year each, subject to availability and appropriation of funds. The City
shall exercise its right to extend the term hereof by giving Provider thirty (30) days written notice
prior to the expiration of the previous term. City Commission approval shall not be required as
long as the total extended term does not exceed three (3) years.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICE:
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A. Provider agrees to provide the Services as specifically, described, and under the
special terms and conditions set forth in Attachment "A" hereto, which by this reference is
incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
B. Provider represents and warrants to the City that: (i) it possesses all
qualifications, licenses and expertise required under the Solicitation Documents for the
performance of the Services; (ii) it is not delinquent in the payment of any sums due the City,
including payment of permit fees, occupational licenses, etc., nor in the performance of any
obligations to the City; (iii) all personnel assigned to perform the Services are and shall be, at all
times during the term hereof. fully qualified and trained to perform the tasks assigned to each;
and (iv) the Services will be performed in the manner described in Attachment "A".
5. COMPENSATION:
A. The amount of compensation payable by the City to Provider shall be based on the
rates and schedules described in Attachment `B" hereto, which by this reference is incorporated
into this Agreement.
B. Unless otherwise specifically provided in Attachment "B", payment shall be made
within forty-five (45) days after receipt of Provider's invoice, which shall be accompanied by
sufficient supporting documentation and contain sufficient detail, to allow a proper audit of
expenditures, should City require one to be performed. If Provider is entitled to reimbursement
of travel expenses (i.e. Attachment "B" includes travel expenses as a specific item of
compensation), then all bills for travel expenses shall be submitted in accordance with Section
112.061, Florida Statutes.
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6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: Provider understands and agrees that any
information, document, report or any other material whatsoever which is given by the City to
Provider or which is otherwise obtained or prepared by Provider pursuant to or under the terms
of this Agreement is and shall at all times remain the property of the City. Provider agrees not to
use any such information, document, report or material for any other purpose whatsoever without
the written consent of City, which may be withheld or conditioned by the City in its sole
discretion.
7. AUDIT AND INSPECTION RIGHTS:
A. The City may, at reasonable times, and for a period of up to three (3) years
following the date of final payment by the City to Provider under this Agreement, audit, or cause
to be audited, those books and records of Provider which are related to Provider's performance
under this Agreement. Provider agrees to maintain all such books and records at its principal
place of business for a period of three (3) years after final payment is made under this
Agreement.
B. The City may, at reasonable times during the term hereof, inspect Provider's
facilities and perform such tests, as the City deems reasonably necessary, to determine whether
the goods or services required to be provided by Provider under this Agreement conform to the
terms hereof and/or the terms of the Solicitation Documents, if applicable. Provider shall make
available to the City all reasonable facilities and assistance to facilitate the performance of tests
or inspections by City representatives. All tests and inspections shall be subject to, and made in
accordance with, the provisions of Section 18-100 and 18-101 of the Code of the City of Miami,
Florida, as same may be amended or supplemented, from time to time.
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8. AWARD OF AGREEMENT: Provider represents and warrants to the City that it
has not employed or retained any person or company employed by the City to solicit or secure
this Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind contingent upon or in connection
with, the award of this Agreement.
9. PUBLIC RECORDS: Provider understands that the public shall have access, at all
reasonable times, to all documents and information pertaining to City contracts, subject to the
provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and agrees to allow access by the City and the public
to all documents subject to disclosure under applicable law. Provider's failure or refusal to
comply with the provisions of this section shall result in the immediate cancellation of this
Agreement by the City.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL LAWS: Provider
understands that agreements between private entities and local governments are subject to certain
laws and regulations, including laws pertaining to public records, conflict of interest, record
keeping, etc. City and Provider agree to comply with and observe all applicable laws, codes and
ordinances as they may be amended from time to time.
11. INDEMNIFICATION: Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
City and its officials, employees and agents (collectively referred to as "Indemnitees") and each
of them from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including
attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or
death of any person or damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting
from, or in connection with (i) the performance or non-performance of the services contemplated
by this Agreement which is or is alleged to be directly or indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by
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any act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of Provider or its employees,
agents or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Provider"), regardless of whether it is, or is
alleged to be, caused in whole or part (whether joint, concurrent or contributing) by any act,
omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of the Indemnitees, or any of them or
(ii) the failure of the Provider to comply with any of the paragraphs herein or the failure of the
Provider to conform to statutes, ordinances, or other regulations or requirements of any
governmental authority, federal or state, in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
Provider expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitees, or any of them, from
and against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of Provider,
or any of its subcontractors, as provided above, for which the Provider's liability to such
employee or former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under state Workers'
Compensation or similar laws.
12. DEFAULT: If Provider fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement,
or fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder, then Provider shall be in default. Upon the
occurrence of a default hereunder the City, in addition to all remedies available to it by law, may
immediately, upon written notice to Provider, terminate this Agreement whereupon all payments,
advances, or other compensation paid by the City to Provider while Provider was in default shall
be immediately returned to the City. Provider understands and agrees that termination of this
Agreement under this section shall not release Provider from any obligation accruing prior to the
effective date of termination. Should Provider be unable or unwilling to commence to perform
the Services within the time provided or contemplated herein, then, in addition to the foregoing,
Provider shall be liable to the City for all expenses incurred by the City in preparation and
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negotiation of this Agreement, as well as all costs and expenses incurred by the City in the re -
procurement of the Services, including consequential and incidental damages.
13. RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES: Provider understands and agrees that
all disputes between Provider and the City based upon an alleged violation of the terms of this
Agreement by the City shall be submitted to the City Manager for his/her resolution, prior to
Provider being entitled to seek judicial relief in connection therewith. In the event that the
amount of compensation hereunder exceeds $25,000, the City Manager's decision shall be
approved or disapproved by the City Commission. Provider shall not be entitled to seek judicial
relief unless: (i) it has fust received City Manager's written decision, approved by the City
Commission if the amount of compensation hereunder exceeds $25,000, or (ii) a period of sixty
(60) days has expired, after submitting to the City Manager a detailed statement of the dispute,
accompanied by all supporting documentation (ninety (90) days if City Manager's decision is
subject to City Commission approval); or (iii) City has waived compliance with the procedure
set forth in this section by written instruments, signed by the City Manager.
14. CITY'S TERMINATION RIGHTS:
A. The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, in its sole discretion, at
any time, by giving written notice to Provider at least five (5) business days prior to the effective
date of such termination. In such event, the City shall pay to Provider compensation for services
rendered and expenses incurred prior to the effective date of termination. In no event shall the
City be liable to Provider for any additional compensation, other than that provided herein, or for
any consequential or incidental damages.
B. The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, without notice to
Provider, upon the occurrence of an event of default hereunder. In such event, the City shall not
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be obligated to pay any amounts to Provider and Provider shall reimburse to the City all amounts
received while Provider was in default under this Agreement.
15. INSURANCE: Provider shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain such
insurance coverage as may be required by the City. All such insurance, including renewals, shall
be subject to the approval of the City for adequacy of protection and evidence of such coverage
shall be furnished to the City on Certificates of Insurance indicating such insurance to be in force
and effect and providing that it will not be canceled during the performance of the services under
this contract without thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice to the City. Completed
Certificates of Insurance shall be filed with the City prior to the performance of services
hereunder, provided, however, that Provider shall at any time upon request file duplicate copies
of the policies of such insurance with the City.
If, in the judgment of the City, prevailing conditions warrant the provision by Provider of
additional liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in kind, the City reserves
the right to require the provision by Provider of an amount of coverage different from the
amounts or kind previously required and shall afford written notice of such change in
requirements thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the requirements shall take effect.
Should the Provider fail or refuse to satisfy the requirement of changed coverage within thirty
(30) days following the City's written notice, this Contract shall be considered terminated on the
date that the required change in policy coverage would otherwise take effect.
16. NONDISCRIMINATION: Provider represents and warrants to the City that Provider
does not and will not engage in discriminatory practices and that there shall be no discrimination
in connection with Provider's performance under this Agreement on account of race, color, sex,
religion, age, handicap, marital status or national origin. Provider further covenants that no
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otherwise qualified individual shall, solely by reason of his/her race, color, sex, religion, age,
handicap, marital status or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied services,
or be subject to discrimination under any provision of this Agreement.
17. MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND PROCUREMENT
PROGRAM: The City has established a Minority and Women Business Affairs and
Procurement Program (the "M/WBE Program") designed to increase the volume of City
procurement and contracts with Blacks, Hispanic and Women -owned business. The MIWBE
Program is found in Ordinance No. 10062, a copy of which has been delivered to, and receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged by, Provider. Provider understands and agrees that the City shall
have the right to terminate and cancel this Agreement, without notice or penalty to the City, and
to eliminate Provider from consideration and participation in future City contracts if Provider, in
the preparation and/or submission of the Proposal, submitted false of misleading information as
to its status as Black, Hispanic and/or Women owned business and/or the quality and/or type of
minority or women owned business participation.
18. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement shall not be assigned by Provider, in whole or in
part, without the prior written consent of the City's, which may be withheld or conditioned, in the
City's sole discretion.
19. NOTICES: All notices or other communications required under this Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be given by hand -delivery or by registered or certified U.S. Mail, return
receipt requested, addressed to the other parry at the address indicated herein or to such other
address as a parry may designate by notice given as herein provided. Notice shall be deemed
given on the day on which personally delivered; or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted
or the date of actual receipt, whichever is earlier.
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TO PROVIDER:
Alfonso E. Ribero
Director of Laboratory Services
Mercy Medical Development
d/b/a Mercy Outpatient Center
3649 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
TO THE CITY:
Pedro G. Hernandez, P.E.
City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
WITH A COPY TO:
Hector Mirabile, Ph.D., Director
City of Miami
Department of Employee Relations
444 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 739
Miami, Florida 33130
A. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State
of Florida. Venue for any legal proceedings shall be Miami -Dade County, Florida.
B. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this
Agreement.
C. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver
of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be
effective unless made in writing.
D. Should any provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase contained in this
Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise
unenforceable under the laws of the State of Florida or the City of Miami, such provision,
paragraph, sentence, word or phrase shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in order to
conform with such laws, or if not modifiable, then same shall be deemed severable, and in either
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event, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full
force and effect or limitation of its use.
E. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties
hereto. No modification or amendment hereto shall be valid unless in writing and executed by
properly authorized representatives of the parties hereto.
21. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties
hereto, their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, or assigns.
22. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Provider has been procured and is being
engaged to provide services to the City as an independent contractor, and not as an agent or
employee of the City. Accordingly, Provider shall not attain, nor be entitled to, any rights or
benefits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of the City, nor any rights generally
afforded classified or unclassified employees. Provider further understands that Florida
Workers' Compensation benefits available to employees of the City are not available to Provider,
and agrees to provide workers' compensation insurance for any employee or agent of Provider
rendering services to the City under this Agreement.
23. CONTINGENCY CLAUSE: Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the
availability of funds and continued authorization for program activities and the Agreement is
subject to amendment or termination due to lack of funds, reduction of funds and/or change in
regulations, upon thirty (30) days notice.
24. REAFIRMATION OF REPRESENTATIONS: Provider hereby reaffirms all of the
representations contained in the Solicitation Documents.
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25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This instrument and its attachments constitute the sole and
only agreement of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and correctly set forth the
rights, duties, and obligations of each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements, promises,
negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
26. COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts,
each of which shall constitute an original but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute
one and the same agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be
executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized, this the day and year above
written.
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CITY OF NI AM, a municipal
ATTEST: corporation
Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
By:
Pedro G. Hernandez, P.E.
City Manager
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"Provider"
ATTEST: Mercy Medical Development,
d/b/a Mercy Outpatient Center
a Florida not-for-profit corporation
By:
Print Name: Sister Edith Gonzalez, SSJ Print Name: Laura Dominguez
Title: Corporate Secretary Title: Vice -President, Business Development
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
AND CORRECTNESS: REQUIREMENTS:
Julie O. Bru Lee -Ann Brehm
City Attorney Risk Management Director
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CORPORATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mercy Medical Development d/b/a Mercy Outpatient Center desires to enter
into an agreement with the City of Miami for the purpose of performing the work described in
the contract to which this resolution is attached; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors at a duly held corporate meeting has considered the
matter in accordance with the By -Laws of the corporation;
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS that the
is hereby authorized and instructed to enter into a contract, in the name and on behalf of this
corporation, with the City of Miami upon the terms contained in the proposed contract to which
this resolution is attached.
DATED this day of , 2009.
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Corporate Secretary
(Corporate Seal)
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Attachment "A"
SCOPE OF WORK
DRUG SCREENING SERVICES
PART I, PART II, PART IV, ANIS PART V
Part I Services: Employment and Reasonable Suspicion Drug Screening Services
A. Collection Facility
B. Drug Testing Facility
C. MRO Services
Part II Services: Sworn Fire Drug Screening Services
A. Collection Facility
B. Drug Testing Facility
C. MRO Services
Part IV Services: Random Alcohol and Drug Screening Services for AFSCME,. Local `871
Employees
A. Collection Facility
B. Drug Testing Facility
C. MRO Services
Part V Services: Sworn Police Drug Screening Services
A. Collection Facility
B. Drug Testing Facility
C. MRO Services
Part I Services Employment and Reasonable Suspicion Drug Screening Services
Scope of Work:
A. Collection Facilitv
1. All collections must be performed in accordance with Agency for Health Cate
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
2. Provider's collection facility must. be located within a 5 mile radius of Cita of
Miami ("City") limits. n lieu of a collection facility, a self contained mobile
unit will serve as the collection facility.
3. Provider's collection facility must follow Agency for Health Care Administration
(AIHCA) and/or .Substance Abuse and -Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) guidelines.
4. Provider must be able to conduct the following services: collect specimen for
urinalysis, blood alcohol level, and perform Evidential Breath Testing (EBT).
5. Provider must ensure and pay for next day delivery to testing facility.
6. Vehicle parking shall be provided at no cost to the City, employee, or applicant
being tested.
7. Provider's collection facility must have a sufficient reception area. This does not
apply to a self contained mobile unit.
8. Provider must be able to accommodate large groups of applicants during peak
times of the year average of .50-100 applicants on any given day (i.e. 1 Summer
Parks and Recreation' Program, and during Police Officer and Firefighter
recruitments).
9. The City may.require an interview of Proposers and inspection of facilities and
equipment prior to award of the Contract and request for a mock process on how
Proposer will collect specimen to determine responsiveness and compliance with
the City of Miami Protocol.
10. Provider must maintain all financial records customarily used in this type of
operation in accordance with accepted accounting practice and standards. The
City shall, through the City auditors, be permitted to examine and audit during
ordinary business hours, the records of City accounts.
11. Provider must be able to perform collection services Monday — Friday,,between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. In the event of an emergency, provider must be
able to provide collection services after 5:00 p.m. and/or on the weekend/holiday.
12, On request, Provider must be able to collect specimens at a location other than the
Provider's collection site.
13. The City will only pay invoices submitted by the facility for which a purchase
order has been issued.
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14. Collection services will be provided primarily for prospective employees and
current employees.
NOTE: City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully
to ensure Provider's ability to comply with specified requirements
and for detailed specifications. City of Miami Drug Screening
Protocol is subject to change.
B. Drug Testing Facility
1. All tests must be performed in accordance with Agency for Health Care
Admuustratiop (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMIISA) guidelines.
2. All tests must be performed by an individual who has the qualifications outlined
in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
3. Provider's testing facility must be currently certified by the Agency for Health
Care Administration .(AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). State of Florida certificate must be for
forensic toxicology.
4. Provider must be able to conduct the following tests: urinalysis (innmunoassay),
gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GCMS), and blood alcohol level, and
provide results to the City in compliance with Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
5. The City may require interviews of Proposers and inspection of facilities and
equipment prior to award of the Contract.
6. Provider must maintain all financial records customarily used in this type of
operation in accordance with accepted accounting practice and standards. The
City shall, 'through the City auditors, be permitted to examine and audit during
ordina business hours, the records of City accounts.
7. Provider must be able to perform drug testing Monday - Friday, between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. In the event of an emergency, provider must be able to
provide testing after 5:00 p.m. and/or on the weelcend/holiday.
8. The City will only pay invoices submitted by the facility for whom a Purchase
Order has been issued.
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9. Provider must provide to the collection facility(ies) all necessary supplies (e,g.,
collection kits which, as applicable, shall contain chain of custody forms, mailing
boxes or containers, specimen identification labels, laboratory address labels,
urine specimen bottles, external .temperature strips,, tamper -proof plastic sealable
bags and forensic tamper -proof tape to seal the specimen container(s), etc. in
accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines,
10. Provider must be able to adhere to specified cut-off levels in accordance with
Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) anal/or Substance Abse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
11. Personnel involved in the administration of drug screens as required by the City of
Miami must testify on behalf of the City in case or a court hearing, Civil Service
hearing, or similar proceedings, relative to testing procedures. Qualified
laboratory personnel must also be available to meet with City representatives to
discuss testimony -related to the aforementioned proceedings.
12. Testing is primarily for prospective employees (employment drug testing)- and
current employees (employment/promotional drug testing and/or reasonable
suspicion testing).,
NOTE: City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully
to ensure Provider's ability to comply with specked requirements
and for detailed specifications. City of Miami Drug Screening
Protocol is subject to change.
C. MRO Services
1, Medical Review Officer shall be certified as medical review officer in accordance
with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
2. The MRO shall not be employed or contracted by the drug testing laboratory. The
drug testing laboratory is permitted to assist in locating qualified medical review
officers. The MRO may be employed by the collection facility,
3. The MRO shall evaluate the drug test result(s), which is reported out by the
laboratory, in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
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4. The IMR0 shall report negative and positive results to the City in accordance with
Agency for Health Care, Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
Part 11 Services Sworn Fire Drug Screening Services
Scope of Work:
A. Collection Facility
1. All collections must be performed in accordance with Agency for Health Care-
Administration
areAdministration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
NOTE: City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully
to ensure Provider's ability to. comply with specified requirements
and for detailed specifications. City of Miami Drug .Screening
Protocol is subject to change.
2. Provider's collection facility must be located _within a 5 mile radius of City of
Miami("Citi limits, j lieu of a collection facility, a self contained mobile
unit will serve as the collection facility.
3. Provider's collection facility must follow Agency for Health Care Administration
(ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) guidelines,
4. Provider must be able to conduct the following services: collect specimen for
urinalysis, blood alcohol level, and perform Evidential Breath Testing (EBT).
5. Provider must ensure and pay for neat day delivery to .testing facility,
6. Vehicle parking shall be provided at no cost to the City, employee, or applicant
be,ing-testeciT - - --
7. Provider's collection facility must have a sufficient reception area. This does, not
apply to a self contained mobile unit.
8. The City may require an interview of Proposers and inspection of facilities and
equipment prior to award of the Contract and request for a mock process on how
Proposer will collect specimen to determine responsiveness and compliance with
the City of Miami Protocol.
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9. Provider must maintain all financial records customarily used in this type of
operation in accordance with accepted accounting practice and standards, The
City shall, through the City auditors, be permitted to examine and audit during
ordinary business hours, the records of City accounts.
10. Provider must be able to perforin collection services Monday — Friday, between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. In the event of an emergency, provider must be
able to provide'collection services after 5:00 pan. and/or on the weekend/holiday.
11. On request, Provider must be able to collect specimens at a. location other than the
Provider's collection site.
12. The City will only pay invoices submitted by the facility for which a purchase
order has been .issued.
13. Collection services will be provided primarily for all sworn members of the Fire
Department.
NOTE: The City's Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully to
ensure Provider's ability to comply with specified requirements and
for detailed specifications.
B. Drug Testing Facility
1. All tests must be performed in accordance with Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
2. A11 tests must be performed by an individual who has the qualifications outlined
in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
3. Provider's testing facility must be currently certified by the Agency for Health
Care Administration (ARCA) - and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). State of Florida certificate must be for
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4. Provider must be able to conduct the following tests: urinalysis (immunoassay),
gas chromatography -mass. spectrometry (GCMS), and blood alcohol level, and
provide results to the City in compliance with Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
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5. The City may require interviews of Proposers and inspection of facilities and
equipment prior to award of the Contract.
6. Provider must maintain all financial records customarily used in this type of
operation in accordance with accepted accounting practice and standards. The
City shall, through the City auditors, be permitted to examine and audit during
ordinary business hours, the records of City accounts.
7. Provider must be able to perform drug testing Monday - Friday, between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. In the event of an emergency, provider must be able to
provide testing after 5:00 p.m. and/or on the weekend/holiday.
8. The City will only pay invoices submitted by the facility for whom a Purchase
Order has been issued.
9. Provider must provide to the collection facility(ies) all necessary supplies (e.g.,
collection kits which, as applicable, shall contain chain of custody forms, mailing
boxes or containers, specimen identification labels, laboratory address labels,
urine specimen bottles, external temperature strips, tamper -proof plastic sealable
bags and forensic tamper -proof tape to seal the specimen container(s), etc, in
accordance with Agency for -Health Care Administration (_ARCA) and/or
Substance -Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA.)
.guidelines.
10. Provider must be able to adhere -to specified cut-off levels in accordance with the
City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol for Sworn Fire Personnel.
11. Personnel involved in the administration of drug screens as required by the City of
Miami must testify on behalf of the City in case or a court hearing, Civil Service
hearing, or similar proceedings, relative to testing procedures. Qualified
laboratory personnel must also be available to meet with City representatives to
discuss testimony related to the aforementioned proceedings.
12. Testing is primarily for all sworn members of the Fire Department (random
testing and reasonable suspicion testing per the labor agreement).
NOTE: City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully
o ensure ProVider,s a i ity to comply with specs ie requiremen s
(specifically turn.!around time for reporting of positive test results)
and for detailed specifications. City of Miami Drug Screening
Protocol is subject to change.
C. MRO Services
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1. Medical Review Officer shall be certified as medical review officer in accordance
with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
2. The MRO shall not be employed or contracted by the drug testing laboratory. The
drug testing laboratory is permitted to assist in locating qualified medical review
officers. The MRO may be employed by the collection facility.
3. The MRO shall evaluate' the drug test iesult(s), which is reported out by the
laboratory, in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
4. The MRO shall report negative and positive results to the City in accordance with
City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol for Sworn Fire Personnel, NOT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA) GUIDELINES. The MRO
must be able to adhere to specified cut-off levels in accordance with the City
of Miami Drug Screening Protocol for Sworn Fire Personnel.
NOTE: City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully
to ensure. Provider's ability to comply with specified requirements
(specifically turn.,around timeifor reporting of positive -test results)
and for detailed specifications. City of Miami Drug Screening
Protocol is subject to change.
Part IV Services Random Alcohol and Drug Screening Services for AFSCME, Local
871 Employees
Scone of Work:
A. Collection Facility
l. All collections must be perf-ormed in accordance vn h Agency or - ea are
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
NOTE: City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully
to ensure Provider's ability to comply with specified requirements
and for detailed specifications. City of Miami Drug Screening
Protocol is subject to change.
2. Provider's collection facility must be located within a 5 mile radius of Citv of
Miami ("City") limits. In lieu of a collection facility, a self contained mobile
unit will serve as the collection facility,
3. Provider's collection facility must follow Agency for Health Care Administration
(AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) guidelines.
4. Provider must be able to conduct the .following services: collect specimen for
urinalysis, blood alcohol level, and perform Evidential Breath Testing (EBT).
5. Provider must ensure and pay for next day delivery to testing facility.
b. Vehicle parking shall be provided at no cost to the City, employee, or applicant
being tested.
7. Provider's collection facility must have a sufficient reception area. This does not
apply to a self contained mobile unit.
8. The City may require an interview of Proposers and inspection of facilities and
equipment prior to award of the "Contract and request for a mock process on how
Proposer will collect specimen to determine responsiveness and compliance with
the City ofNfiami Protocol.
9. Provider must maintain all financial records customarily used it this type of
operation in accordance with accepted accounting practice and standards. The
City shall, through the City auditors, be permitted to examine and audit during
ordinary business hours, the records of City accounts.
10, Provider must be able to perform collection services Monday — Friday, between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. In the event of an emergency, provider must be
able to provide collection services after 5:00 p.m. and/or on the weekend/holiday.
11. Oil request, Provider must be able to collect specimens at a location other than the
Provider's collection site.
12. The City will only pay invoices submitted y the facility for which a purchase
order has been issued.
13. Collection services will be provided primarily for all sworn members of the Fire
Department.
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NOTE: The City's, Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully to
ensure Provider's' ability to comply with specified requirements and
for detailed specifications.
B. DrugTesting Facility
1. All tests must be performed 'in accordance with Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) -guidelines,
2. All tests must be performed by an individual who has the qualifications outlined
in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
3. Provider's testing facility must be currently certified by the Agency for Health
Care Administration (AHCA). and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). State of Florida certificate must be for
forensic toxicology.
4. Provider must -be able to conduct the following tests: urinalysis (immunoassay),
gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GCMS), and blood alcohol level, and
provide results to the City in compliance with Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) .guidelines.
5. The City may require interviews of Proposers and inspection of facilities and
equipment prior to award of the Contract.
6. Provider must maintain all financial records customarily used in this type of
operation in accordance with accepted accounting practice and standards. The
City shall, through the City auditors, be permitted to examine and audit during
ordinary business hours; the records of City accounts.
7. Provider must be able to perform drug testing Monday - Friday, between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. In the event of an emergency, provider must be able to
provide. testing after 5:00 .p.m. and/or on the weekend/holiday.
8. The City will only pay invoices submitted by the facility for whom a Purchase
Order has beendssued.
9. Provider must provide to the collection facility(ies) all necessary supplies (e.g.,
-collection kits which, as .applicable, shall contain chain of custody forms, mailing
boxes or containers, specimen identification labels, laboratory address labels,
urine specimen bottles, external. temperature strips, tamper -proof plastic sealable
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bags and forensic tamper-proof tape to seal the specimen confainer(s), etc, in
accordance with' Agency for `Health :Care Administration. (ARCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
10. Provider.must be able to adhere to specified cut-off levels in accordance with the
City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol for AFSCME, Local 871 Employees
11. Personnel involved in the administration of drag screens as required by the City of
Miami must testify, on behalf of the City in case or a court hearing, Civil Service
hearing, or similar proceedings, relative to testing procedures. Qualified
laboratory personnel must also be available to meet with City representatives to
discuss testimony related to the aforementioned proceedings.
12. Testing is primarily for all sworn members of the Fire Department (random
testing and reasonable suspicion testing per the labor agreement),
NOTE: City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully
to ensure Provider's ability to comply with specified requirements.
The City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol is subject to change.
C. MRO Services
1. Medical Review Officer shall be certified as medical review officer in accordance
with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
2. The MRO shall not be employed or contracted by the drug testing laboratory. The
drug testing laboratory is permitted to assist in locating qualified medical review
officers. The MRO may be employed by the collection facility.
The MRO shall evaluate the drug test result(s), which is reported out by the
laboratory, in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMITSA)
guidelines.
4. The MRO shall 'report negative and positive results to the City in accordance
with gency for Health Uare Admirustration and/or Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
Part V Services Sworn Police Officer Drug Screening Services
A. Collection Facility
1. All collections must be performed in accordance with Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
NOTE: City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully
to ensure Provider's ability to comply with specified requirements
acid for detailed specifications. City of Miami Drug Screening
Protocol is subject to change..
2. Provider must be able to provide a self contained rnobile unit
3. Provider's collection facility must follow Agency for Health Care Administration
(AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) guidelines.
4. Provider must be able to conduct the following services: collect specimen for
urinalysis, blood alcohol level, and perform Evidential Breath Testing (EBT).
5. Provider must ensure and:pay for next day delivery to testing facility.
b. Vehicle parking shall be provided at no cost to the City, employee, or applicant
being tested.
7. Provider's collection facility must have a sufficient reception area. This does not
apply to a self contained mobile unit.
8. The City may require an interview of Proposers and inspection of facilities and
equipment prior to award of the Contract and request for a mock process on how
Proposer will collect specimen to determine responsiveness and compliance with
the City of Miami Protocol.
9. .Provider must maintain all financial records customarily used in this type of
operation in accordance with accepted accounting practice and standards. The
City shall, through the City auditors, be permitted to examine and audit during
10. Provider must be able to perform collection services Monday — Friday, between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. ; 5:00 .p.rn,, and 9:00 p.m. — 12:00 a.m. In the event of an
emergency, provider must be able to provide collection services before 7:00 a.m.
and/or after 5:00 p.m. and/or on the weekend.
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11. On request, Provider must be able to collect specimens at a location other than the
Provider's collection site.
12. The City will only pay invoices submitted by the facility for which a purchase
order has been issued.
13. Collection services will be provided primarily for all sworn members of the Fire
Department.
NOTE: The City's Drug Screening Protocol.should be reviewed carefully to
ensure Provider's ability to comply with specified requirements and
for detailed specifications.
B. Testing Facility
1. All tests must be performed in accordance with Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
2. All tests must be performed by an individual who has the qualifications outlined
in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) .and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental. Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines..
3. Provider's testing facility must -.be currently certified by the Agency for Health
Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). State of Florida certificate must be for
forensic toxicology.
4. Provider must be able to conduct the following tests: urinalysis (immunoassay),
gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GCMS), and blood alcohol level, and
provide results to the City in compliance with Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) acid/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
5. The City may require interviews of Proposers and inspection of facilities and
equipment prior to award of ffie Contract.
6. Provider must maintain all financial records customarily used in this type of
operation in accordance with accepted accounting practice and standards. The
City shall, through the City auditors, be permitted to examine and audit during
ordinary business hours, the records of City accounts.
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7. Provider must be able to perform drug testing Monday -Friday, between the hours
of 8:00 a.ni. - 5:00 p.m. In the event of an emergency, provider must be able to
provide testing after 5:00 p.m. and/or on.the weekend/holiday.
8. The City will only pay invoices submitted by the facility for whom a Purchase
Order has been issued.
9. Provider must provide to the collection facility(ies) all necessary supplies (e.g.,
collection kits which, as applicable, .shall contain chain of custody forms, mailing
boxes or containers; specimen identification labels, laboratory address labels,
urine specimen bottles, external temperature strips, tamper -proof plastic sealable
bags and forensic tamper -proof tape to seal the specimen container(s), etc. in
accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAM7ISA)
guidelines.
10. Provider must be able to adhere to specified cut-off levels in accordance with the
City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol for Sworn Police Officer Personnel,
11. Personnel involved in the administration of drug screens as required by the City of
Miami must testify on behalf of the City in case or a court hearing, Civil Service
hearing, or similar proceedings, relative to testing procedures. Qualified
laboratory personnel must also be available to meet with City representatives to
discuss testimony related to the aforementioned proceedings.
12. Testing is primarily for all sworn members of the Fire Department (random
testing and reasonable suspicion testing pet the labor agreement).
NOTE: City of Miami Drug Screening Protocol should be reviewed carefully
to ensure Provider's ability to comply with specified requirements
and_, for detailed specifications. City of Miami Drug Screening
Protocol is subject to change.
C. MRO Services
I. Medical Review Officer shall be certified as medical review officer in accordance
with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse
and Mentalea flr�ervrces Administration guidelines.
2. The MRO shall not be employed or contracted by the drug testing laboratory. The
drug testing laboratory is permitted to assist in locating qualified medical review
officers. The MRO may be employed by the collection facility.
3. The MRO shall evaluate the drug test result(s), which is reported out by the
laboratory, in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
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and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
4. The MRO shall report negative and positive results to the City in accordance
with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.
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CITY OF MIAMI
DRUG SCREENING PROTOCOL
Part I Services:
• Employment Drug Screening Services for all Prospective City of Miami Employees
• Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Screening Services for Current Employees
including AFSCME Local 1907 Employees (General Employees),
Man ageiial/Confi.dential Employees and Unclassified/Executive Employees
(Excluding Sworn Police, Fire and AFSCME, Local 871 --Solid Waste Employees)
Pursuant to City Commission policy and the various labor agreements, the City of Miami
performs drug screens on current and prospective employees.
The City of Miami drug screening program shall test for blood alcohol (if requested) and the
following controlled substances:.
-Initial Test Level (ng/ml) GC/MS Level (nQ/ml)
Amphetamines
1000
500
Cannabinoids
50
15
Cocaine (benzoylecgonine)
300
150
Phencyclidine
25
25
Methaqualone i
300
150
Opiates
2000
2000
Barbiturates
300
150
Benzodiazepines
300
150
Methadone
300
150
Propoxyphene
300
150
Methylene.dioxymethamphetamine
NOTE: These drug testing panels and cut-off concentrations are subject to revision with
changes in convention or technology.
The following guidelines have been established in conjunction with standards developed by the
Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) and existing City of Miami departmental policies and
procedures, as well as requirements set forth in the existing collective bargaining agreements:
SPECIMEN COLLECTION SERVICES
1. Chain of Custody
A chain of study of custody standardized form shall be properly executed by authorized
collection site personnel upon receipt of specimen as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance .Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). Handling and transportation of urine and/or blood
specimens from one authorized individual or place to another shall always be
accomplished through chain of custody procedures as determined by AHCA and/or
SAMHSA. Every effort shall be made to minimize the number of persons handling
specimens.
2. Integrity and Identity of Specimen
Collection site personnel shall tape precautions to ensure that a urine specimen not be
adulterated or diluted during. the collection procedure and that information on the urine
bottle and chain of custody form can identify the individual from whom the specimen was
collected as per Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines.. The necessary
precautions shall be taken to ensure that unadulterated specimens are obtained and
correctly identified as determined by AHCA and/or SAMHSA, as well as in addition to
City of Miami established policies and procedures,
A. When an individual arrives at the collection site, the collection site person shall
require the individual to present photo identification. If the individual's identity
cannot be- established,. thei collection site person .shall not proceed with the
collection until identity has been established.
The City of Miami, Depaztment of Employee Relations must be notified
immediately at (305) 416-2100 of those cases in which identity cannot be
established. In those _ cases involving reasonable suspicion, employee must be
escorted y a supervisor, employee must present poo i enti rca ion an
specimen collection must be taken "under direct observation".
B. The individual shall be instructed to wash and dry his or her hands prior to
urination, if such facilities are available. The collection area shall meet the
requirements determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
C. The individual shall remain in the presence of the collection site person and shall
not have access to a water fountain, faucet, soap dispenser, cleaning agent or any
other material which could be used to adulterate the specimen. Only one (1)
individual shall be allowed inside the collection area (restroom) at any given time.
The individual shall not be allowed to bring anything, including any smoking
materials, into the collection area. The individual shall remove all unnecessary
outer garments. All bags, packs, purses, etc., shall be left outside of the collection
area (restroom)secured.in a locked unit. The individual may retain his or her
wallet.
D. The individual shall be given the necessary container(s) as determined by the
Agency for Health Care Administration and/or Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for specimen collection. .
E. Prior to allowing the individual to enter the collection area, the collection site
person shall examine the area (restroom) as determined by the Agency for Health
Care Services Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental
Health. Services Administration (SAMHSA) and shall verify that a water soluble
colored dye is in the toilet if required.
R Instructions provided by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
.shall be provided by the collection site person to the'individual as to not to flush
the toilet until the specimen has.been given -to the collection site person, and it is
deemed to be an acceptable sample. If applicable, the employee shall be told that
if the sound of running water is heard coming from within the restroom, by the
collection site person, the individual shall be .instructed to exit the restroom and
informed .that the sample, if any, does not meet the City of Miami guidelines. The
sample shall be considered as adulterated, and will be taken into custody by the
collection site person and retained for analysis.
G. The individual shall enter the collection area (restroom), close the door for privacy
and void into the container, The collection site person shall remain near the
restroom facility (collection area), within audible range of the individual.
H. The collection site person shall document any unusual behavior or appearance of.
the individual.
Upon receiving the specimen from the individual, the collection site person shall
confirm that the applicant/employee has provided the required amount of urine -as
determined by Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). If the individual
fails for any reason, to provide the required amount of urine, the procedure must
be initiated from the beginning and the applicant/employee must be instructed not
to leave the premises (NOTE; specimen collection must take place on the same
day or the applicant will be "DISQUALIFIED" from the hiring process).
After the specimen has been provided and submitted to the collection site person,
the individual shall be allowed to wash his or her hands.
K. Immediately after the specimen is collected, the collection site person, in the
presence of the individual, shall inspect the specimen to determine the color and
look for any signs of contaminants as required by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
L. Immediately upon receiving the specimen, the collection site person shall check
the temperature sensitive label on the specimen cup to determine if it is at an
acceptable temperature as determined by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). If the specimen's temperature is not within the
acceptable range,11he proper testing reporting procedures should be followed in
accordance with AHCA and/or SAMHSA.guidelines.
M. Guidelines established by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) should be
followed if there is any suspicion. of a specimen being adulterated.
N. The donor should provide the amount of specimen required by the Agency for
Health Care Administrations (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA).
0. The collection site person shall place securely on the bottles the required
identification label which as determined by the Agency for Health Care
Administration ARCA an or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
.P. If required, the -;individual' shall initial ' the evidence tape/identification label
portion of the specimen bottles for the purpose of certifying that they are the
specimens collected from him or her.
Q. The collection site person must place the specimens and chain of custody form in
secure location as determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration
(ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
,(SAMHSA).
DRUG TESTING (LABORATORY FACILITY) QUALIFICATIONS/SERVICES
Security and Chain of Custody
The drug testing laboratory shall be secure at all times. Sufficient security measures to
control access to the premises and to ensure that no unauthorized personnel handle
specimens or gain access to the laboratory processes or to areas where records are .stored
must be in place. Access to these secured areas shall be limited to specifically authorized
individuals whose authorization is documented. Laboratories shall use chain of custody
procedures to maintain control and accountability of specimens from receipt through
completion of testing, reporting of results, during storage, and continuing until final
disposition of specimens. The date and purpose shall be documented on an appropriate
chain .of custody form each time a specimen is handled or transferred, and every
individual in the chain shall be identified. Accordingly, authorized technicians shall be
responsible for each urine specimen or aliquot in their possession and shall sign and
complete chain of custody forms for those specimens or aliquots as they are received.
A. The laboratory must be licensed and approved by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) ' using criteria established by the United .States
Department of Health and Human Services as general guidelines for the City of
Miami's drug testing program.
B. The provider must have a qualified individual as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) to review the standards, control specimens
and quality control data together. with the` screening and confirmation test results;
a licensed technologist supervisor and licensed technicians (all licensed by the
State of Florida). A phlebotomist must.be available to draw blood specimens; and
a Breath AIcohol Technician (BAT) trained to proficiency in the federal alcohol
testing procedures must also be available.
C. All tests shall be conducted in a licensed facility operated by the provider or at
such facility subsequently agreed to by the City and the provider. Laboratory
facility must be currently licensed and approved by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). Laboratory must have the capability of performing
drug screenings and GCMS confirmations at the same facility.
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The provider's premises and equipment must have passed all inspections by the
Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
D. The provider's facility must have a quality assurance program which encompasses
all aspects of the testing process: specimen acquisition, chain of custody security
and reporting :results, in addition to the screening and confirmation of analytical
procedures: Quality control procedures will be designed, implemented and
reviewed to monitor the conduct of each step of the process. The provider's
facility must meet or exceed standards established by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
E. The provider must have experience in handling toxicology specimens (both urine
and blood) and provide a well documented chain of custody for all tests as
determined' by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
F. The provider must have a procedures manual as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and/or Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to ensure chain of custody.
G. The provider must follow proper quality control procedures including, but not
limited to the use of internal quality controls including the use of samples of
known concentrations which are used to- check the performance and calibration of
testing equipment, and periodic use of blind samples for overall accuracy; an
internal review and certification process for drug test results, conducted by a
person qualified to perform that function in the testing laboratory; security
measures implemented by the testing laboratory to preclude adulteration of
specimens and drug test results; and any other required steps to ensure reliable and
accurate drug test results.
G. The provider shall maintain' documentation bf all aspects of the testing process as
determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
H. The provider shall esigna e a program manager who wi- e res ponsre—fo`r
program coordination and to provide a single point interface between the
purchaser and the provider on all matters concerning the contract.
The provider shall provide a 'written test result report to the City of Miami,
Department of Employee Relations in accordance with Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration guidelines.
MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER (MRO) QUALIFICATIONS/SERVICES
A. The Medical Review Officer (MRO) shall be certified as a Medical Review
Officer in accordance with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
B. The MRO shall evaluate the drug test result(s), which is reported out by the
laboratory, in .accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
and/or Substance Abuse .and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
C. If the MRO. is unsuccessful in contacting an applicant/employee regarding drug or
alcohol testing results, he/she is to contact the City of Miami, Department of
Employee Relations at (305) 416-2100 for assistance in contacting the individual
and expediting the reporting of results.
D. The MRO shall notify the City of Miami, Department of Employee Relations at
(305) 416-2100 immediately upon confirmation of a positive drug test result.
Please note that this Drug Screening Protocol is subject to revision and change.
Part II Services:
CITY OF MIAMI
DRUG SCREENING PROTOCOL
Sworn Fire Drug and Alcohol Screening Services (Random and
Reasonable Suspicion Testing)
Pursuant to Article 31 of the IAFF Labor Agreement, in an effort to identify and eliminate on or
off-duty controlled substance/alcohol abuse, the City of Miami administers urinalysis/blood tests
for alcohol testing (if requested) on sworn Fire personnel. - .
The following cut-off concentrations shall be applicable for determining whether specimens are
negative or positive for the following drugs or classes of drugs for the initial and confirmatory
test procedures. A positive result shall be a concentration in excess of those listed below. For
those "designer drugs" that -are listed below without cut-off levels, the parties agree to test in
accordance with levels specified by the Department of Human Services Federal Register, Part III,
if and when it ever becomes available:
Initial Test Level (n6/ml)
Cannabinoid (Marijuana) Metabolites 50
Cocaine Metabolites
300
Opiate Metabolites
2,000
Phencyclidine
25
Amphetamines
1,000
Methaqualone
300
Methadone
300
Propoxyphene
300
Tricyclic Antidepressants
300
Designer Dnigs:-
Ketamine
TBD
Nlethylenedioxymethamphetamine
TBD
(Ecstasy)
GC81S Test Level / nI
Cannabinoid (Marijuana) Metabolites ' 15
Cocaine Metabolites
150
Opiates
Morphine
2,000
Codeine
2,000
6-Acetylmorphine
10
Phencyclidine
25
Amphetamines
Amphetamine 500
Methamphetamine 500
Meihaqualone 300
Designer Drugs:
Ketamine TBD
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine TBD
(Ecstasy)
Initial test results for alcohol will be considered positive when the individual's blood alcohol
content is 0.04 grams per dl or greater using whole blood. Alcohol related specimens identified
as positive by the initial test shall be confirmed as positive by Gas Chromatography Volatiles
Head Space Method or more reliable testing for whole blood at 0.04 grams per dl or greater.
NOTE: These drug testing panels and cut-off concentrations are subject to revision with
changes in convention or technology.
The following guidelines have been established in conjunction with standards developed by the
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
Services Administration (SAMHSA) and existing City of Miami departmental policies and
procedures, as well as requirements set forth in the existing collective bargaining agreement:
SPECIMEN COLLECTION SERVICES
1. Chain of Custody
A chain of study of custody standardized form shall be properly executed by authorized
collection site personnel upon receipt of specimen as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (AHCA). and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). Handling and transportation of urine and/or blood
specimens from one authorized . individual or place to another shall always be
accomplished,through':chain-of custody procedures as determined by AHCA and/or
SAMHSA. Every effort shall be made to minimize the number of persons handling
specimens.
2. Integrity and Identity of Specimen
Collection site personnel shall take precautions to ensure that a urine specimen not be
adulterated or diluted during the collection procedure and that information on the urine
bottle and chain of custody form can identify the individual from whom the specimen was
collected as per Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMIISA) guidelines. The necessary
precautions shall be taken to ensure that unadulterated specimens are obtained and
correctly identified as determined by AHCA and/or SAMHSA, as well as in addition to
City of Miami established policies and procedures.
A. When an individual arrives at the collection site, the collection site person shall
require the individual to present photo identification. If the individual's identity
cannot be established, the collection site person shall not proceed with the collection
until identity has been established.
The City of Miami, Department of Fire -Rescue must be notified immediately at
(305) 416-5450 of those cases in which identity cannot be established. In those
cases involving reasonable suspicion, employee must be escorted by a supervisor,
employee must .present photo identification and specimen collection must be taken
"under direct observation".
B. Employees shall give either a blood sample, for suspected alcohol use or a urine
sample for suspected substance abuse as determined by the City. The individual shall
be instructed to wash and dry his or her hands prior to urination, if such facilities are
available. The collection area shall meet the requirements determined by the Agency
for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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C. The individual shall remain in the presence of the collection site person and shall not
have access to a water fountain, faucet, soap dispenser, cleaning agent or any other
material which could be used to adulterate the specimen. Only one (1) individual
shall be allowed inside the collection area (restroom) at any given time. The
individual shall not be allowed to bring anything, including any smoking materials,
into the collection area. The individual shall remove all unnecessary outer garments.
All bags, packs, purses, etc., .shall be left outside of the collection area (restroom)
secured in a locked unit. The individual may retain his or her wallet.
D. The individual shall be given the necessary container(s) as determined by the
Agency for Health Care Administration and/or Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for specimen collection.
E. Prior to allowing the individual to enter the collection area, the collection site
person shall examine the area (restroom) as determined by the Agency for Health
Care Services Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and shall verify that a water soluble
colored dye is in the toilet if required.
F. Instructions provided by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
shall be provided by the collection site person to the individual as to not to flush
the toilet until the specimen has been given to the collection site person, and it is
deemed to be an acceptable sample. If applicable, the employee shall be told that
if the sound of nuuiing water is heard coming from within the restroom, by the
collection site person, the .individual shall be instructed to exit the restroom and
informed that the sample, if any, does not meet the City of Miami guidelines. The
sample shall be considered as adulterated, and will be taken into custody by the
collection site person and retained for analysis.
G. The individual shall enter the collection area (restroom), close the door for privacy
and void into the container. The collection site person shall remain near the
restroom facility (collection area), within audible range of the individual.
H. The collection site person shall document any unusual behavior or appearance of
the. individual.
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Upon receiving the specimen from the individual, the collection site person shall
confirm that the applicant/employee has provided the required amount of urine as
determined by Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). If the individual
fails for any reason, to provide the required amount of urine, the procedure must
be initiated from the beginning and the employee must be instructed not to leave
the premises.
After the specimen has been provided and submitted to the collection site person;
the individual shall be allowed to wash his or her hands.
K. Immediately after the specimen is collected, the collection site person, in the
presence of the individual, shall inspect the specimen to determine the color and
look for any signs of contaminants as required by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
L. Immediately upon receiving the specimen, the collection site person shall check
the temperature sensitive label on the specimen cup to determine if it is at an
acceptable temperature . as determined by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). If the specimen's temperature is not within the
acceptable range, the proper testing reporting procedures should be followed in
accordance with ARCA and/or SAMHSA guidelines, and appropriate personnel
from the Department of Fire -Rescue shall be notified immediately.
M. Guidelines established by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) should be
followed if there is any suspicion of a specimen being adulterated.
N. The donor should provide the amount of specimen required by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or .Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA).
O. The collection site person shall place securely on the bottles the required
identification label which as determined by the Agency for Health Care
Administration HCA) Oo nrmu Abusa and Meintal Health i e
Administration (SAMHSA).
P. If required, the individual shall initial the evidence tape/identification label portion
of the specimen bottles for the purpose of certifying that they are the specimens
collected from him or her.
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Q. The collection site person must place the specimens and chain of custody form in
secure location as determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration
(AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA).
DRUG TESTING (LABORATORY FACILITY) QUALIFICATIONS/SERVICES
Security and Chain of Custody
The drug testing laboratory shall be secure at all times. Sufficient security measures to
control access to the premises and to ensure that no unauthorized personnel handle
specimens or gain access to the laboratory processes or to areas where records are stored
must be in place. Access to these secured areas shall be limited to specifically authorized
individuals whose authorization is documented. Laboratories shall use chain of custody
procedures to maintain control and accountability of specimens from receipt through
completion of testing, reporting of results, during storage, and continuing until final
disposition of specimens. The date and purpose shall be documented on an appropriate
chain of custody form each time a specimen is handled or transferred, and every
individual in the chain shall be identified. Accordingly, authorized technicians shall be-
responsible
eresponsible for each urine specimen or aliquot in their possession and shall sign and
complete -chain of custody forms for those specimens or aliquots as they are received.
A. The laboratory must be licensed and approved by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) using criteria established by the United States
Department of Health and Human Services as general guidelines for the City of
Miami's drug testing program.
B. The provider must have a qualified individual as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) to review the standards, control specimens
and quality control data together with the screening and confirmation test results; a
licensed technologist supervisor and licensed technicians (all licensed by the State
of Florida): A phlebotomist must be available to draw blood specimens; and a
Breath Alcohol Technician :(BAT) trained to proficiency in the federal alcohol
testing procedures must also be available.
C. All tests shall be conducted in a licensed .facility operated by the provider or at
such facility subsequently agreed to by the. City and the provider. Laboratory
facility must be currently licensed and approved by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). Laboratory must have the capability of performing
drug screenings and.GCMS confirmations. at the same facility.
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D. The provider's premises and equipment must have passed all inspections by the
Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
E. The provider's facility must have a quality assurance program which encompasses
all aspects of the testing process: specimen acquisition, chain of custody security
and reporting results, in addition to the screening and confirmation of analytical
procedures. Quality control procedures will be designed, implemented and
reviewed to monitor the conduct of each step of the process. The provider's
facility must meet or exceed standards established by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
F. The provider must have experience in handling toxicology specimens (both urine
and blood) and provide a well documented chain of custody for all tests as
determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
G. The provider must have a procedures manual as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and/or Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to ensure chain of custody.
H. The provider must follow proper quality control procedures including, but not
limited to the use of internal quality controls including the use of samples of
known concentrations which are used to check the performance and calibration of
testing equipment, and periodic use of blind samples for overall accuracy; an
'internal review and certification process for drug test results, conducted by a
person qualified to perform that function in the testing laboratory; security
measures dinplemented by the: testing- laboratory to preclude adulteration of
specimens and drug test results; and any other required steps to ensure reliable and
accurate drug test results.
I. The provider shall maintain, documentation of all aspects of the testing process as
determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration: (ARCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
J. The provider shall esignate a program manager who will e responsible for
program coordination and .to provide a single point interface between the
purchaser and the provider on all matters concerning the contract.
K. The provider shall provide a written test result report to the City of Miami,
Department of Fire -Rescue in ' accordance with the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). NOTE: PER SECTION 31.3 OF THE IAFF
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LABOR AGREEMENT, EMPLOYEES SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF A
POSITIVE RESULT WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS FROM
RECEIPT OF THE LABORATORY REPORTS, BUT IN NO CASE
SHALL THIS NOTICE OCCUR MORE THAN NINETY -SIS' HOURS (96)
HOURS AFTER THE TIME THE SAMPLE WAS GIVEN.
MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER (MRO) QUALIFICATIONS/SERVICES
A. The Medical Review Officer (MRO) shall be certified as a Medical Review Officer
in accordance with the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or
Substance .Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
B. The MRO shall evaluate the drug test result(s), which is reported out by the
laboratory, in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
C. If the MR0 is unsuccessful .in contacting an applicant/employee regarding drug or
alcohol testing results, he/she is to contact the City of Miami, Department of Fire -
Rescue of (305) 416-5450 for'assistance in' contacting the employee and expediting
the reporting of results.
D. The MRO shall notify the City of Miami, Department of Fire -Rescue immediately
upon confirmation of a positive drug test result. NOTE: PER SECTION 31.3
OF THE IAFF LABOR AGREEMENT, EMPLOYEES SHALL BE
NOTIFIED OF A POSITIVE RESULT WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR (24)
HOURS FROM .RECEIPT OF THE LABORATORY REPORTS, BUT IN
NO CASE SHALL THIS NOTICE OCCUR MORE THAN NINETY-SIX
HOURS (96) HOURS AFTER THE TIME THE SAMPLE WAS GIVEN.
Please note that this Drug Screening Protocol is subject to revision and change.
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CITY OF MIAMI
DRUG SCREENING PROTOCOL
Part IV Services: Random and Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Screening
Senices for AFSCIVIE, Local 871 Employees (Pursu?nt to
AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 871 Labor Agreement — Solid "Waste
Employees)
Pursuant to Article 37 of the Florida Public Employees Council 79, A:FSCME, AFL-CIO, Local
871 Labor Agreement, the. City of Miami performs random drug and alcohol screening based on
a pool of all bargaining unit employees.
Initial Test Level (ng/ml)
Cannabinoid (Marijuana) Metabolites
50
Cocaine Metabolites
300
Opiate Metabolites
Morphine
2000
Codeine !
2000
6-Acetylmorphine (Test when the morphine
concentration is greater than or equal. to
2000 ng/ml)
Phencyclidine
25
Barbiturates
300
Benzodiazepine
300
Amphetamines
Amphetamine
1000
Methamphetamine
1000
Methaqualone
750
Methylenedioxymethamphethamine
_
(Ecstasy)
Methylenedioxyamphetamine
(MDA/Ice)
500
Flunitrazepam(Rohnyol) - -- � -
(Roofies)
300
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For Designer Drugs: Unless specified with cut-off concentration levels, will be determined
by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) if standards exist, or industry
standards if no existing ARCA standards.
Per Article 37, Section 37.22 of the AFSCME, Local 871 Labor Agreement, "All specimens
identified as positive by the initial test shall be confirmed using gas chromatography/mass
spectrometry (GC/MS) techniques. GC/MS conf"rrmation.procedures at the following cut-
off concentration shall be used for the following drug:"
GC/MS Test Level (ng/ml)
Cannabinoid (Marijuana) Metabolites 20
Per Article 37, Section 37.23 of the AFSCME, Local 871 Labor Agreement, "For all other
drugs listed below, the confirmatory test -shall dete4et the confirmed presence of the
substance. The laboratory must be prepared to provide evidence from its quality control
program to prove its capability of detecting such substances."
GC/MS Test Level (ngjml)
Cocaine Metabolites
150
Opiate Metabolites
Morphine
2000
Codeine
2000
5-Acetylmorphine. (Test •when the morphine
concentration is greater than or equal to
2000 ng/ml)
10
Phencyclidine
25
Barbiturates
250
Benzodiazepine
250
Amphetamines
Amphetamine
500
Methamphetamine '
500
Methaqualone
150
Methylenedioxymethainphetharnine
(MDMA) (Ecstasy)
500
e iy ene ioxyarnp e amine
— —
(MDA/Ice)
500
Flunitrazepam(Rolinyol)
(Roofies)
300
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NOTE: These drug testing panels and concentrations are subject to revision with changes
in convention or technology. The laboratory must be able to document its performance at
the cut-off level by the use of quality control, both open and blind.
The following guidelines have been established in conjunction with standards developed by the
Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) and existing City of Miami departmental policies and
procedures, as well as requirements set forth in the existing collective bargaining agreement:
SPECIMEN COLLECTION SERVICES
Chain of Custody
A chain of study of custody standardized form shall be properly executed by authorized
collection site personnel upon receipt of specimen as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). Handling and transportation of urine and/or blood
.specimens from one authorized individual or place to another shall always be
accomplished through chain of custody procedures as determined by ARCA and/or
SAMHSA. Every effort shall be made to minimize the number of persons handling
specimens.
2, Integrity and Identity of Specimen
Collection site personnel shall take precautions to ensure that a urine specimen not be
adulterated or diluted during the collection procedure and that information ori the urine
bottle and chain of custody form can identify the individual from whom the specimen was
collected as per Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines. The necessary
precautions shall be talcen to ensure that unadulterated specimens are obtained and
correctly .identified as determined by AHCA and/or SAMHSA, as well as in addition to
City of Miami established policies and procedures.
A. When an individual arrives at the. collection site, the collection site person shall
require the individual to present photo identification. If the individual's identity
cannot be established, the collection site person shall not proceed with the collection
until identity has been established, The City'of Miami, Department of Employee must
be notified immediately at (305) 416-2100 of those cases in which identity cannot be
established. In those cases involving reasonable suspicion, employee must be
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escorted by a supervisor, employee must present photo identification and specimen
collection Must be taken "under direct observation".
B, Employees shall give an evidential breath test (EBT) solely for testing alcohol
content, and urine specimen for drug screening. The individual shall be instructed to
wash and dry his or her hands prior to urination, if such facilities are available. The
collection area shall meet the requirements determined by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
C. The individual shall remain in the presence of the collection site person and shall not
have access to a water fountain, faucet, soap dispenser, cleaning agent or any other
material which could be used to adulterate the specimen. Only one (1) individual
shall be allowed inside the collection area (restroom) at any given time. The
individual shall not be allowed to bring anything, including any smoking materials,
into the collection area. The individual shall remove all unnecessary outer garments.
All bags, packs, :purses, -etc., shall be left outside of the collection area (restroom)
secured in.a locked unit. The individual may retain his or her wallet.
D. ` The individual shall be given the necessary container(s) as determined by the
Agency for Health .Care Administration and/or Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for specimen collection.
E, Prior. to allowing the individual to enter the collection area, the collection site
person shall examine the .area (restroom) as determined by the Agency for Health
Care Services Administration (ARCA) and/or.Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services•Administration (SAMHSA) and shall verify that a water soluble
colored dye is in the toilet if required.
F. Instructions provided by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
shall be provided by the collection site person to the individual as to not .to flush
the toilet until the specimen has been given to the collection site person, and it is
deemed to be an acceptable sample. If applicable, the employee shall be told that
if'the sound of' ng water is heard coming from within the restroom, by the
collection site person, the individual shall be instructed to exit the restroom and
informed that the sample, if any, does not meet the City of Miami guidelines. The
sample shall e considered as adulterated, an will e taken into custody by the
collection site person and retained for analysis.
G. The individual shall enter the collection area (restroom), close the door for privacy
and void into the container. The collection site person shall remain near the
restroom facility (collection area), within audible range of the individual.
H. The collection site person shall document any unusual behavior or appearance of
the individual.
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1. Upon receiving the specimen from the individual, the collection site person shall
confirm that the applicant/employee has provided the required amount of urine as
determined by Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). If the individual
fails for any reason, to provide the required amount of urine, the procedure must
be initiated from the beginning and the employee must be instructed not to leave
the premises.
After the specimen has been provided and submitted to the collection site person,
the individual shall be allowed to wash his or her hands.
K. Immediately after the specimen is collected, the collection site person, in the
presence of the individual, shall inspect the specimen to determine the color and
look for any signs of contaminants .as required by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration :(SAMHSA).
L. Immediately upon receiving the specimen, the collection site person shall check
the temperature sensitive label on the specimen cup to determine if it is at an
acceptable temperature as determined by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). If the specimen's temperature is not within the
acceptable range, the proper testing reporting procedures should be followed in
accordance with ARCA and/or SAMHSA guidelines.
M. Guidelines established by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) should be
followed if there is any suspicion of a specimen being adulterated.'
NT. The donor should provide the amount of specimen required by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA).
N
The collection site person shall place securely on the bottles the required
identification label which as determined by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
P. If required, the individual shall initial the evidence tape/identification label portion
of the specimen bottles for the purpose of certifying that .they are the specimens
collected from him or her.
Q. The collection site person must place the specimens and chain of custody form in
secure location as determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration
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(AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services _Administration
(SAMHSA).
DRUG TESTING (LABORATORY FACILITY) QUALIFICATIONS/SERVICES
Security and Chain of Custody
The drug testing laboratory shall be secure at all times, Sufficient security measures to
control access to the premises and to ensure that no unauthorized personnel handle
Specimens or gain access to the laboratory processes or to areas where records are stored
must be in place. Access to these secured areas shall be limited to specifically authorized
individuals whose authorization is documented. Laboratories shall use chain of custody
procedures to maintain control and accountability of specimens from receipt through
completion of testing, reporting of results, during storage, and continuing until final
disposition of specimens. The date and purpose shall be documented on an appropriate
chain of custody form each, time a specimen is handled or transferred, and every
individual in the chain shall be identified. Accordingly, authorized technicians shall be
responsible for each urine specimen or aliquot in their possession and shall sign and
complete chain of custody forms for those specimens or aliquots as they are received.:
A. The laboratory must be licensed and approved by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration .(SAMHSA) using criteria established by the United .States
Department of Health and Human Services as general guidelines for the City of
.Miami's drug testing program.
B. The provider must have a qualified individual as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) to review the standards, control specimens
and quality control data together with the screening and confirmation test results; a
licensed technologist supervisor and licensed technicians (all licensed by the State
of Florida). A phlebotomist must be available to draw blood specimens; and a
Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) trained to proficiency in the federal alcohol
testing. procedures must also:be available.
C. All tests shall be conducted in a licensed facility operated by the provider or at
such aci i subseque-n-tly agree the City and the provider. Laboralory
facility must be currently licensed and approved by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). Laboratory must have the capability of performing
drug screenings and GCMS confirmations at the same facility.
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D. The provider's premises and equipment must have passed all inspections by the
Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
E The provider's facility must have a quality assurance program which encompasses
all aspects of the testing process: specimen acquisition, chain of custody security
and -reporting results, in addition to the screening and confirmation of analytical
procedures. Quality control procedures will be designed, implemented and
reviewed to monitor the -conduct of each step of the process. The provider's
facility must meet or exceed standards established by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
F. The provider must have experience in handling toxicology specimens (both urine
and blood) and provide a well documented chain of custody for all tests as
determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
G. The provider must have a procedures manual as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or :Substance Abuse and/or Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to ensure chain of custody.
H. The provider must follow proper quality control procedures including, but not
limited to the use of internal quality controls including the use of samples of
known concentrations which are.used to check the performance and calibration of
testing equipment, and periodic use of blind samples for overall accuracy; an
internal review and certification process for drug test results, conducted by a
personqualified to perform that function in the testing laboratory; security
measures implemented by the testing laboratory to preclude adulteration of
specimens and drug test results; and any other required steps to ensure reliable and
accurate drug test results.
I. The provider shall maintain documentation of all aspects of the testing process as
determined. by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
The provider shall designate a
who will be responsible for
program coordination .and to provide a singe point m e <
purchaser and the provider on all matters concerning the contract.
K. The provider shall provide a written test result report to the City of Miami,
Department of Employee Relations in accordance with the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
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MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER (MRO) QUALIFICATIONS/SERVICES
A. The Medical Review Officer (MRO) shall be certified as a Medical Review Officer
in accordance with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and. Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
& The MRO shall evaluate the drug test -result(s), which is reported out by the
laboratory, in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
C. If the MRO is unsuccessful in contacting an applicant/employee regarding drug or
alcohol testing results, he/she is to contact the City of Miami, Department of
Employee Relations at (305) 416-2100 for assistance in contacting the employee
and expediting the reporting of results.
D. The MRO shall notify the City of Miami, Department of Employee Relations at
(305) 416-2100 immediately upon confirmation of a positive drug test result.
Please .note that this Drug Screening Protocol is subject to revision and change.
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CITY OF MIAMI
DRUG SCREENING PROTOCOL
Part V Services: Sworn Police Drug and AIcohol Screening Services (Raudonr and
Reasonable Suspicion Testing)
Pursuant to Article 34, of the FOP Labor Agreement, "in an effort to identify and eliminate on or
off duty controlled substance abuse and on duty alcohol abuse, a bargaining unit member will be
ordered to undergo a urinalysis/blood test immediately upon notification" as provided within
Section 34.1 of the agreement.
Throughout each calendar year the City may conduct up to one thousand two hundred and fifty
(1,250) random substance screenings on members of the bargaining unit.
The following drugs or classes of drugs and cut-off concentration levels.shall be applicable for
determining whether specimens are negative or positive for the initial or confirmation test. A
positive result shall be a concentration in excess of the following:
Initial Test Level (ng/mI)
GC/MS Level (na/ml)
Cannabis (Marijuana) Metabolites
.50
15
Cocaine Metabolites
300
150
Opiate Metabolites
2000
In accordance with
levels specified by
Department of
Human Services
Federal Register,
Part III, dated
April 13, 2004
Phencyclidine
25
25
Amphetamines
1000
500
Methaqualone "'-
300
150
Methadone
Propoxyphene
300
150
Tricyclic Antidepressants
300
150
Ketamine*
25
Gamma-hydroxybutyrat*
150
A4ethylenedioxymethamphetamine
(MDMA, Ecstasy) _.
300 ,
150
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* Ketamine and Gamma-hydroxybutyrate will be tested under reasonable belief in
accordance with Article 34.1 and will not be included as part of the random substance
screenings in accordance with Article 34.2.
NOTE: These drug testing panels and concentrations are subject to revision with changes
in convention or technology.
The following guidelines have been established in conjunction with standards developed by the
Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) and existing City of Miami departmental policies and
procedures, as well as requirements set forth in the existing collective bargaining agreement:
SPECIMEN COLLECTION SERVICES
Chain of Custody
A chain of study of custody standardized form shall be properly executed by authorized
collection site personnel upon receipt . of specimen as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). Handling and transportation of urine and/or blood
specimens from one authorized individual or place to another shall always - be
accomplished through chain of custody procedures as determined by AHCA and/or
SAMHSA. Every effort shall be made to minimize the number of persons handling
specimens.
2. Integrity and Identity of Specimen
Collection site personnel shall take precautions to ensure that a urine specimen not be
adulterated or diluted during the collection procedure and that information on the urine
bottle and chain of custody form can identify the.individual from whom the specimen was
collected as per Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines. The necessary
precautions shall be taken to ensure that unadulterated specimens are obtained and
correctly :identified as determined by AHCA and/or SAMHSA, as well as in addition to
City ot Miami establishee policies and procedures.
A. When an individual arrives at the collection site, the collection site person shall
require the individual to present photo identification. If the individual's identity
cannot be established, the collection site person shall not proceed with the
collection until identity has been established. The Police Department must be
notified immediately of those cases in which identity cannot be established. In
those cases involving reasonable suspicion, employee must be escorted by a
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supervisor, employee must present photo identification and specimen collection
must be taken "under direct observation".
B. Employees shall give either a blood sample, for suspected alcohol use or a urine
sample for suspected substance abuse as determined by the City. The individual
shall be instructed to wash and dry his or her hands prior to urination, if such
facilities are available. The collection area shall meet the requirements determined
by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
C. The individual shall remain in the presence of the collection site person and shall
not have access to a water fountain, faucet, soap dispenser, cleaning agent or any
other material which could be used to adulterate the specimen. Only one (1)
individual shall be allowed inside the collection area (restroom) at any given time.
The individual shall not be allowed to bring anything, including any smoking
materials, into the collection area. The individual shall remove all unnecessary
outer garments. All bags, packs, purses, etc., shall be left outside of the. collection
area (restroom) secured in a locked unit. The individual may retain his or her
wallet.
D. The individual shall be given the necessary container(s) as determined by the
Agency for Health Care Administration and/or Substance Abuse .and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for specimen collection.
E. Prior to allowing the individual to enter the collection area, the collection site
person shall examine the area (restroom) as determined by the Agency for Health
Care Services Administration (AHCA) andJor Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) and shall verify that a water soluble colored
dye is in the toilet if required.
F. Instructions provided by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
shall be provided by the collection site person to the individual as to not to flush
the toilet until the specimen has been given to the collection site person,. and it is
deemed to be an acceptable sample. If applicable, the employee shall be told that
if the ,sound -of running water is heard coming from within the restroom, by the
collection site person, the individual shall be instructed to exit the restroom and
informed mate same eif any, not meet re r o rani gur ernes. e
sample shall be considered as adulterated, and will be. taken into custody by the
collection site person and retained for analysis.
G. The individual shall enter the collection area (restroom), close the door for privacy
and void into the container. The collection site person shall remain near the
restroom facility (collection* area), within audible range of the individual.
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H. The collection site person shall document any unusual behavior or appearance of
the individual.
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Upon receiving the specimen from the individual, the collection site person shall
confirm that the applicant/employee has provided the required amount of urine as
determined by Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). If the individual
fails for any reason, to provide the required amount of urine, the procedure must
be initiated from the beginning and the employee must be instructed not to leave
the premises.
J. After the specimen has been provided and submitted to the collection site person,
the individual shall be allowed to wash his or her hands.
K. Immediately after the specimen is collected, the collection site person, in the
presence of the individual, shall inspect the specimen to deterinine. the color and
look for any signs of contaminants as required by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
L. Immediately upon receiving the specimen, the collection site person shall check
the temperature sensitive label on the specimen cup to determine if it is -at- an
acceptable temperature as determined by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA)'. • If the specimen'_s temperature is not within the
acceptable range, the proper testing reporting procedures should be followed in
accordance with AHCA and/or SAMHSA guidelines.
M. Guidelines established by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) should be
followed if there is any suspicion of a specimen being adulterated.
N. The donor should provide the amount of specimen required by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA).
0. The collection site person shall place securely on the bottles the required
identification label which as determined by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
rnrs ra ion
P. If required, the individual shall initial the evidence tape/identification label portion
of the specimen bottles for the purpose of certifying that they are the specimens
collected from him or her.
Q. The collection site person must place the specimens and chain of custody form in
secure location as determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration
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(ARCA) and/or Substance .Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA).
DRUG TESTING (LABORATORY FACILITY) QUALIFICATIONS/SERVICIES
Security and Chain of Custody
The drug testing laboratory shall be secure at all times. Sufficient security measures to
control access to the premises and to ensure that no unauthorized personnel handle
specimens or gain access to the laboratory processes or to areas where records are stored
must be in place. Access to these secured areas shall be limited to ,specifically authorized
individuals whose authorization is documented. Laboratories shall use chain of custody
procedures to maintain control and accountability of specimens from receipt through
completion of testing, reporting of results, during storage, and continuing until final
disposition of specimens. The date and purpose shall be documented on an appropriate
chain of custody form each time a specimen is handled or transferred, and every
individual in the chain shall be identified. Accordingly, authorized technicians shall be
responsible for each urine specimen or aliquot in their possession and shall sign and
complete chain of custody forms for those specimens or aliquots as they are received;,
A. The laboratory must be licensed and approved by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) ; using . criteria established by the United States
Department of Health and Human Services as general guidelines for the City of
Miami's drug testing program.
B. The provider must have a qualified individual as _determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (ARCA) and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) to review the standards, control specimens
and quality control data together with the screening and confirmation test results; a
licensed technologist supervisor and licensed technicians (all licensed by the State
of Florida). A phlebotomist must be available to draw blood specimens; and a
Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) trained to proficiency in the federal alcohol
testing procedures must also be available.
C. All tests shall be conducted in a licensed facility operated by the provider or at
such aci i su sequen ly agreed
facility roust be currently licensed and approved by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (ARCA) acid/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). Laboratory must have the capability of performing
drug screenings and GCMS confirmations at the same facility.
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D. The provider's premises and equipment must have passed all inspections by the
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Admiriisiiation (SAMHSA).
E. The provider's facility must have a quality assurance program which encompasses
all aspects of the testing process: specimen acquisition, chain of custody security
and reporting results, in addition to the screening and confirmation of analytical
procedures.' Quality control procedures will be designed, implemented and
reviewed to monitor the conduct of each step of the process. The provider's
facility must meet or exceed standards established by the Agency for Health Care
Administration _(AHCA) and/or 'Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
F. The provider must have experience in handling toxicology specimens (both urine
and blood) and provide a well documented chain of custody for all tests as
determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or
Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
G. The provider must have a procedures manual as determined by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and/or Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to ensure chain of custody.
H. , The provider must follow proper quality control procedures including, but not
limited to the use of internal quality controls .including the use of samples of
known concentrations which are used to check the performance and calibration of
testing equipment, and periodic use of blind samples for overall accuracy; an
internal review and certification process for drug ' test results, conducted by a
person qualified to perform that function in the testing laboratory; security
measures implemented by the testing laboratory to preclude adulteration of
specimens and drug test results; and any other required steps to ensure reliable and
accurate drug test results.
I. The provider shall maintain documentation of all aspects of the testing process as
determined by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AFICA) and/or
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
designatej. The provider shall program will —
program coordination and to provide a single point interface between the
purchaser and the provider on all matters concerning the contract.
K. The provider shall provide a written test result report to the City of Miami,
Department of Police in accordance with the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) and/or Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
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MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER (MRO) QUALIFICATIONS/SERVICES
A. The Medical Review Officer (MRO) shall be certified as a Medical Review
Officer in accordance with the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
B. The MRO shall evaluate the drug test result(s), which is reported out by the
laboratory, in accordance with Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA)
and/or :Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
guidelines.
C. If the MRO is unsuccessful in contacting an applicant/employee regarding drug or
alcohol testing results, he/she is to contact the City of Miami, Department of
Police for assistance in contacting the employee and expediting the reporting of
results.
D. The MRO shall notify the Police bargaining unit member of a positive result.
Notice to the bargaining unit member of the test being positive shall be considered
to have been served upon the bargaining unit member by the MRO upon oral
communication.
Please note that this Drug Screening P'rotoc'ol is subject to revision and change.
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i
OUtpatient
CQnt¢e
February 5, 2009
City of Miami
ATTN: Ana T. Cobelo
Administrative Assistant II
Department of Employee Relations
Dear Ms. Cobelo,
Attachment "B"
This letter is a follow-up to our telephone conversation today concerning the drug
screening services provided to the City of Miami by Mercy Medical Development d1b/a
Mercy Outpatient Center.
1 am confirming that the charge of $25.00 for Urine Drug Screen with Chain of
Custody and the charge of $25.00 for Blood Alcohol Level Test and Chain of Custody
includes the specimen collection. There is no additional charge for the specimen
collection. Please see the attached fee schedule for Parts I, 11, and IV.
Please feel free to contact me at 305-285-2981 or email at
ariberoCalmercymiami.org if you need any.further information.
Sincerely,
Alfonso E. Ribero
Director of Laboratory Services
Line: I.
Description: Part I Services - A. Collection Facility
Line: 1.1
Description: Urine specimen collection with Chain of Custody
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $_ N.n Charge Number of Units: 600 Total: S
Line: 1.2
Description: Blood.Alcohol Level collection with Chain of Custody
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ Nn Qh arge Number of Units: 10 Total: , N L A
Line: 1.3
Description: Next day delivery to Testing Facility with Chain of Custody
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $LA _ Number of Units: 600 Total: $ N/A
Line: 1.4
Description: Additional Charges necessary (if any) to meet the terms of the RFP
Proposer is only required to enter the total amount of the additional charges in this Iine.
However, Proposer is required to etai'in their proposal response what those additional fees are.
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $AA Number of Units: Total: $-N/ A
Page 5 of 78
Line: 2
Description: Part 1 Services - B. Drug Testing Facility
Line: 2.1
Description: Urine Drug Screen (11 Drug Panel) with Chain of Custody
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ .7•� .. _._..:. __ .. Number -of Units: -600 .. .-Total:. $1 5 0 Q
Line: 2.2
Description: Blood AIcohol Level Test with Chain of Custody
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ 2 Number of Units: 10 Total: $ 2 5 0
Line: 2.3
Description: GCMS Confirmation with Chain of Custody
Category,. 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $included Number of Units: 50 Total: $Included
Description: Additional Charges necessary (if any) to meet the terms of the RFP
Proposer is only required to enter the total amount of the additional charges in this line.
However, Proposer is required to detail in their proposal response what those additional fees are,
Category: 952D7- 00
Unit of Measure: Each
Page 6 of 78
Unit Price: $ N/A Number of Units: Total: $—N /A
Line: 3
Description: Part I Services -- C. Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services
Line: 3.1
Description: Medical Review Officer
-_.._..Category-:9MV..-0.0._....
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $Tnc-1 udeB Number of Units: 600 Total: $ T _Q d
Line: 3.2
Description: Additional Charges necessary (if any) to meet the terms of the RFP
Proposer is only required to enter the total amount of the additional charges in this line.
However, Proposer is required to detail In their proposal response what those additional fees are.
Category: 95207=00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $kLIA Number of Units: Total: $ N/A
Line: 4
Description: Part II Services - A. Collection Facility
Line: 4.1
Description: Urine specimen collection with Chain of Custody (11 Drug Panel)
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ jo-ch.�rge Number of Units: 400 Total: $ / A
Page 7 of 78
Line: 4.2
Description: Blood Alcohol Level collection with Chain of Custody
•Category.: 9520740
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ Nn ('barge Number of Units: 15 Total: $; N/A
Line: 4.3
.......Description:-Next;day..delivery__to.Testing.F-acility.with.Chain.of-Custody- -- .. - -•
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $Ilj A Number of Units: 400 Total: $-N /A
Line: 4.4
Description: After Hour Service
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ N /A Number of Units: 15 Total: $ N/A
Line: 4.5
Description: Additional Charges necessary (if any) to meet the terms of the RFP
Proposer is only required to enter the total amount of the additional charges in this line.
However, Proposer is required to detail in their proposal response what those additional fees are.
Category.: 95207-00
Unit ofMeasurev Each
Unit Price: $ � A Number of Units: Total: $ N / A
l Line:5
Page 8 of 78
Description: Part 1f Services - B. Drug Testing Facility
Line: 5.1
Description: Urine Drug Screen (11 Drug Panel) with Chain of Custody
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $25 Number of Units: 400 Total: $ 10 000
Line: 5.2
Description: Blood Alcohol Level Test with Chain of Custody
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $25
Number of Units: 15
Line: 53
Description: GCMS Confirmation with Chain of Custody
Category: 95707-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $3nc1uded Number of Units: 50
Total: $-3 7 5
Total: $ Included
Line: 5.4
Description: Consultation and Testimony
'{
a egory:
Unit of Measure: Hour
Unit Price: $ Nn C a rge Number of Units: 50 Total: $ N A
Page 9 of 78
Line: 5.5
Description: Additional Charges necessary (if any) to tricet the terms of the RFP
Proposer is only required to enter the total amount of the additional charges in this line.
However, Proposer is required to detail in their proposal response what those additional fees are.
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each.
Unit Price: $AICA -- Number of Units: Total: $411t--
Line: 6
Description: Part iI Services - C. Medical Review (MRO) Services
Line: 6.1
Description: Medical Review Officer
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: �.
Line: 6.2
Number of Units: 400 Total:
Description: Additional Charges necessary (if any) to meet the terms of the RFP
Proposer is only required to enter the total amount of the additional charges in this line.
However, Proposer Is required to detail in .their proposal response what those additional fees are.
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price:_ Number of Units: Total: $N
Line- 7
Description: Part III Services -A. Collection FacIIity
Line: 7.1'
Description: Urine specimen collection with Chain of Custody (SAMHSA Drug Panel)
Page 10 of 78
Line: 10
Description: Part IV Services - A. Collection Facility
Line: 10.1
Description: Urine specimen collection with Chain of Custody (11 Drug Panel)
Category: 9.5207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price; $_.�o Ch�ge Number of Units: 300 Total: u - N /A
J
Line: 10.2
Description: Evidential Breath Testing
Category: '95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price.$ N /A Number of Units: 150
Total: $-.-,�
Line: 10.3
Description: Next day delivery to Testing Facility with Chain of Custody
Category. 95207-00
Unitof Each
Unit Price: $N1 A Number of Units: .300 Total: $ NJ A
Line: 10.4
Description: After Hour Service
Category. 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $N f p Number of Units: 50 Total: $ N/A
Page 14 of 79
Line: 10.5
Description: Additional Charges necessary (it any) to meet the terms of the RFP
Proposer is only required to enter the total amount of the additional charges in this line.
However, Proposer is required to detail in their proposal response what those additional fees are.
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ / p Number of Units: Total: $ N l A
Line: 11 .
Description: Part IV Services - B..Drug Testing Facility
Line: 11.1
Description: Urine Drug Screen with Chain of Custody (SAMHSA Drug Panel)
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ .2 5 Number of Units: 300
Line: 11.2
Description: Evidential Breath Testing
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $2 5
Number of Units: 150
Line: 11.3
Description: GCMS Confirmation with Chain of Custody
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Total: $ 7,500
Total: $ 3,750
Page 15 of 78 .
Unit Price: $ Included Number of Units: 50 Total: $ Included
Line: 11.4
Description: Consultation and Testimony
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Hntw
Unit Price: $ PDQCharge -Number of Units: 10 Total: $ 15 , 00.0
Line: 11.5
Description: Additional Charges necessary. (if any) to meet the terms of the RFP
Proposer is only required to enter the total amount of the additional charges in this tine.
However, Proposer is required to detail in their proposal response what those additional fees are.
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ N A Number of Units: Total: $ NSA
Line: 12
Description: Part IV Services - C. Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services
Line: 12.1
Description: Medical Review Officer
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $_Included Number'of Units: 300 Total: $ Included
Line: 12.2
Description: Additional Charges necessary (if any) to meet the terms of the RFP
Proposer is only required to enter the total amount of the additional charges .in this line.
i However, Proposer is required to detail in their proposal response what those additional fees are.
Page 16 of 78
Category. 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $N j A
Number of Units:
Line: 13 A
Description: Part V Services- A. Collection Facility
Line:.13.1
Descriptio .L-Urin"ptdmsn_cnileetion with_Chain_oLCustody.
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $
Number of Units: 1,250
Total: N A
Total: S
Line: 13.2
Description: Blood AIcohol Level collection with Chain of Custody .
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $_ Number of Units: 15 Total: $„
Lirie: 13.3
Description: Next day delivery to Testing Facility with Chain of Custody
Category: 95207-00.
Unit of Measure: Each
- - - urn er-o - ruts. -0
Line: 13.4
Page 17 of 78
Description: After Hour Service
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $— NZA
Line: 13.5
Number of Units: 400 Total: $ N / A
Description: Additional Charges necessary (if any) to meet the terms of the RFP
Proposer is only required to enter the total amount of the additional charges in this line.
However, Proposer is required to detail in their proposal response what those additional fees are.
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ N A Number of Units: Total: $ N /A
Line: 14
Description: Part V Services - B. Drug Testing Facility
Line: 14.1
Description: Urine Drug Screen with Chain of Custody (12 Drug Panel)
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ 2 5 Number of Units: 1,250 Total: $ 1 z 5 p
Line: 14.2
Description: Blood Alcohol Level Test with Chain of Custody
Category: 95207-00
Unit of Measure: Each
Unit Price: $ 2 5
Number of Units: 15 Total: $ -17 5
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Cient
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February 12, 2009
City of Miami
ATTN: Glenn Marcos, CPPD, CPPB, FCPM, FCPA
Chief Procurement Officer
Department of Purchasing
P.O. Box 330708
Miami, Florida 33233-0708
RE: RFP No. 1.05049
Dear Mr. Marcos,
This letter is a follow-up to our telephone conversation today concerning the
proposal for drug screening services to the City of Miami by Mercy Medical
Development .d/b/a Mercy Outpatient Center.
Mercy Outpatient Center would like very much to be reconsidered as responsive
for Part V, Sworn Police Officers Drug Screening Services (.Random and Reasonable
Suspicion Testing). In order to comply with the requirement of providing a self
contained mobile unit, Mercy Outpatient Center will rent a free standing RV unit for use
in specimen collection When requested to do so by the client. Please see the attached
fee schedule for Part V.
Please feel free to contact me at 305-285-2981 or email at
aribero(cb,mercymiami.org if you need any further information.
Sincerely,
r -
AI onso E. Ribero
Director of Laboratory Services