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PROFESSIONAL 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 Preventive Medicine
Testing Centers Inc. d/b/a Global MRO ("Provider").
RECITAL
A. The City has issued a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for the provision of drug
screening services ("Services"), Part 1 Services: Employment Drug Screening Services (A.
Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services); Part II Services: Sworn
Fire Drug Screening Services (A. Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO
Services); Part III Services: DOT Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing (A. Collection
Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services); and Part IV Services: Sworn Police
Drug Screening Services (A. Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO
Services), and Provider's proposal ("Proposal"), in response thereto, Preventive Medicine
Testing Centers Inc. d/b/a Global MRO, has been selected as the most qualified proposal for the
provision of Part IIII: DOT Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing (A. Collection Facility,
B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services), and for Part IV: Sworn Police Drug 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
a part of this Agreement.
2. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be for an initial 2 year period
commencing on the effective date hereof.
3. OPTION TO EXTEND: The City shall have two option(s) to extend the term hereof
for two (2) additional one (l) year periods, subject to availability and appropriation of funds.
City Commission approval shall not be required as long as the total extended term does not
exceed two (2) years.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICE:
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 perforrnance of any
obligations to the City; (iii) all personnel assigned to perform the Services are and shall be, at all
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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; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of compensation
exceed S67,375 [per year]. An increase not to exceed 10% in the amount of compensation which
shall be effective on the first day of the first option period and remain in effect through the first
renewal term. Prices for the 4111 year will remain the same as those approved for the 3rd year
'extension, as applicable.
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.
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
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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 tines 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 18-55.2 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
same may be amended or supplemented, from time to time.
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.
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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 1 1.9, 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:
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
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
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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 lndemnitees, 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
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
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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 first 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 (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
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
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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
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.
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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
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procurement and contracts with Blacks, Hispanic and Women -owned business. The M/WBE
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 party at the address indicated herein or to such other
address as a party 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.
TO PROVIDER: TO THE CITY:
Lucy Oh
Vice President/Operations
Preventive Medicine Centers Inc.
dlb/a Global MRD
5201 Anglers Avenue, Suite 121
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Rosalie Mark
Director, Department of Employee Relations
City of Miami
444 SW 2" d Avenue, 7th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
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WITH A COPY TO:
Maria J. Chiaro
Interim City Attorney
City of Miami
Office of the City Attorney
444 SW 2" d Avenue, Suite 945
Miami, Florida 33130
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State
of 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
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.
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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.
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.
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27, SPECIAL INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION RIDER: Please initial if
applicable:
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.
"City"
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
ATTEST: corporation
By:
Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk Joe Arriola
Chief Administrator/City Manager
ATTEST:
Print Name:
Title: Corporate Secretary
"Provider"
a corporation
By:
Print Name:
Title: President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
CORRECTNESS: REQUIREMENTS:
Maria J. Chiaro Dania F. Carrillo
Interim City Attorney Risk Management Administrator
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CORPORATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Preventive Medicine Testing Centers Inc. d/b/a Global MRO 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 and to execute the corresponding perfonnance bond.
DATED this
day of ,2004.
Corporate Secretary
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
(Corporate Seal)
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Cir. ojMirmi, Florida
Drug Screening Services RFP 03-04-059
ATTACHMENT A
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DRUG SCREENING PROTOCOL
(AFSCME (General Employees); IAFF (Sworn Firefighters);
Council 79, AFSCME 871 (Solid Waste)
Revised 12/05/03
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 alcohol (if requested) and the following
controlled substances:
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-Amphetamines
-Cannabinoids (11-nor-Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid)
-Cocaine (benzoylecgonine)
-Phencyclidine
-Methaqualone
-Opiates .
-Barbiturates
-Benzodiazepines
-Methadone
-Propoxyphene
-Designer Drugs
The following guidelines have been established in conjunction with standards developed by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and existing City of Miami departmental
policies and requirements as set forth in the existing collective bargaining agreements:
PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS
A. The provider must have a qualified individual to assume professional, organizational,
educational, and administrative responsibility for the laboratory's urine drug testing
facility. This individual shall be engaged in and responsible for the day-to-day
management of the drug testing laboratory.
Minimum qualifications for this individual are:
Certification as a laboratory director by the State in forensic or clinical laboratory
toxicology; or
A Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences with an adequate undergraduate education
in biology, chemistry, and pharmacology or toxicology; or
Training and experience comparable to a Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences,
such as medical or scientific degree with additional training and
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laboratory/research experience in biology, chemistry, and pharmacology or
toxicology; and
- Experience in analytical forensic toxicology including experience with the
analysis of biological material for drugs of abuse; and
▪ Training and/or experience in forensic application of analytical toxicology, e.g.,
publications, court testimony, research concerning analytical toxicology of drugs
of abuse, or other factors which qualify the individual as an expert witness in
forensic toxicology.
B. The provider must have a qualified individual 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 by the Florida Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services and/or the Agency for Health Care Administration
(AHCA) in clinical chemistry. Laboratory must have the capability of performing
drug screenings and GCMS confirmations at the same facility.
The provider's premises and equipment must have passed Federal and State
inspections. Volmetric pipettes and measuring devices shall be certified for
accuracy or be checked by gravimetric, calorimetric, or other verification
procedure. Automatic pipettes and dilutors shall be checked for accuracy and
reproducibility before being placed in service and checked periodically thereafter.
There shall be written procedures for instrument setup and normal operation, a
schedule for checking critical operating characteristics for all instruments,
tolerance limits for acceptable function checks and instructions for major trouble
shooting and repair. Records shall be available on preventive maintenance.
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There shall be written procedures for the actions to be taken when systems are out
of acceptable limits or errors are detected. There shall be documentation that
these procedures are followed and that all necessary corrective actions are taken.
There shall also be in place systems to verify all stages of testing and reporting
and documentation that these procedures are followed.
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 Department of Health
and Human Services.
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.
F. The provider must have a procedure manual which includes the principles of each
test, preparation of reagents, standards and controls, calibration procedures,
derivation of results, linearity of methods, sensitivity of the methods, cutoff
values, mechanisms for reporting results, controls, criteria for unacceptable
specimens and results, remedial actions to be taken when the test systems are
outside of acceptable limits, reagents and expiration dates, and references.
Copies of all procedures and dates on which they are in effect shall be maintained
as part of the manual.
G. The provider shall maintain documentation of all aspects of the testing process.
The required documentation shall include personnel files on all individuals
authorized to have access to specimens; chain of custody documents; quality
assurance/quality control records; procedure manuals; all test data (including
calibration curves and any calculations used in determining test results); reports;
performance records on performance testing; performance on certification
inspections; and hard copies of computer -generated data. The provider shall not
dispose of any such records or documents without receiving written consent from
the City.
H. The provider shall designate a program manager who will be responsible for
program coordination and to provide a single point interface between the
purchaser and the provider on all matters concerning the contract.
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION SERVICES
(For Fire [IAFF] and Solid Waste [Florida Public Employees Council 79,
AFSCME 8711 bargaining unit employees)
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. 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. 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. The following minimum precautions shall be taken to ensure that
unadulterated specimens are obtained and correctly identified:
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 appropriate department (Fire -see page 22, or the appropriate designated
individual from Solid Waste must be notified of those cases in which identity
cannot be established. In those cases involving reasonable suspicion testing when
photo identification is not available, authorized City of Miami personnel must in
writing vouch for the individual's identity.
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 consist of a
private and secure restroom facility.
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C. After washing of hands, 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 one (1) sealed package containing sterilized
containers for the collection of urine to be tested.
E. Prior to allowing the individual to enter the collection area, the collection site
person shall examine the area (restroom) and shall document on the "Drug Testing
Custody and Control' form in the comments section, that the area is free of any
foreign substances. The collection site person shall verify that a water soluble
colored dye is in the toilet.
F. The collection site person shall instruct the individual 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. The collection site person shall then notify the
appropriate department (Fire or Solid Waste - see "A" for telephone numbers). In
the event the employee has not provided a sample, the procedure must begin again
from the beginning.
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
determine that it contains at least 35 milliliters of urine. If the individual fails for
any reason, to provide at least 35 milliliters or urine, but enough for testing, he/she
should be advised that testing will proceed on the sample provided. If the
individual fails to appear at the collection site at the assigned time, the collection
site person shall advise Solid Waste (See "A") or the Fire Department (page 22).
�. 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. Any unusual findings shall be noted on the
"Drug Testing Custody and Control" form.
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. If the specimen's temperature is not within the acceptable
range, the sample shall be considered as adulterated and Solid Waste (see "A") or
Fire (page 22) shall be notified immediately. If, in the professional opinion of the
collection site person, any urine or sample is suspected as having been adulterated
by any means, the collection site person shall notify the appropriate department as
previously indicated. In such cases the individual may be required to provide an
additional sample under direct observation by an observer of the same gender.
M. Any specimen suspected of being adulterated shall be forwarded to the
laboratory for testing. Analysis of samples suspected of being adulterated
shall receive priority over all other samples.
N. The donor should provide at least 35 milliliters of specimen. The collection site
person, in the presence of the donor, must pour the urine into two specimen
bottles. At least 20 milliliters will be poured into one bottle, which will be used
as the primary specimen. The remaining specimen must be poured into the
second bottle.
0. The collection site person shall place securely on the bottles an
identification label which contains the date, the individual's name, ID
number and specimen number.
P. 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 hint or her.
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Both the collection site person and the individual being tested shall keep the
specimen in view at all times prior to sealing and labeling.
R. The collection site person must place the specimens and chain of custody form in
a lock box and store in a secure location until transported, if applicable.
SPECIMEN COLLECTION PROCEDURES
(For all employees excluding
Fire and Solid Waste bargaining unit employees)
1. Chain of Custody
A chain of custody standardized form shall be properly executed by authorized collection
site personnel upon receipt of specimen. 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. Every effort shall be made
to minimize the number of persons handling specimens.
2. Integrity and Identity of Specimen
The laboratory 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 in the
record book can identify the individual from whom the specimen was collected. The
following minimum precautions shall be taken to ensure that unadulterated specimens are
obtained and correctly identified:
A. When an individual arrives at the collection site, the collection site person
shall request the individual to present photo identification. If the
individual's identity cannot be established, the collection site person shall
not proceed with the collection.
The Department of Employee Relations (416-2100) shall be notified of
those cases in which identity cannot be established. In those cases
involving reasonable suspicion testing when photo identification is not
available, authorized City of Miami personnel (if applicable), must in
writing vouch for the individual's identity.
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 consist
of a private and secure restroom facility.
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C. After washing of hands, 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. 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. The
collection site person shall provide a receipt for personal belongings if
requested by the individual.
D. The individual shall be given one (1) wrapped sealed package containing
sterilized containers for the collection of urine to be tested.
E. Prior to allowing the individual to enter the collection area, the collection
site person shall examine the site (stall) and shall document that the site is
free of any foreign substances. The collection site person shall verify that
a water soluble colored dye is in the toilet.
F. The collection site person shall instruct the individual 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 individual 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 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. The collection site person shall then notify the Department of
Employee Relations (41 d-2100). In the event the employee has not
provided a sample, the procedure must begin again from the beginning.
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 on the "Drug Testing Custody
and Control" form in the comments section, any unusual behavior or
appearance of the individual.
Upon receiving the specimen from the individual, the collection site
person shall determine that it contains at least 35 milliliters of urine. If the
individual fails for any reason to provide at least 35 milliliters of urine, but
enough for testing, he/she should be advised that testing will proceed on
the sample provided. If the individual fails to appear at the collection site
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at the assigned time, the collection site person shall contact the
Department of Employee Relations (416-2100) to obtain guidance on the
action to be taken.
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 determine the
color and Iook for any signs of contaminants. Any unusual findings shall
be noted on the "Drug Testing Custody and Control" form in the
comments section.
L. Immediately upon receiving the specimen, the collection site person shall
check the temperature sensitive label on each specimen cup to determine if
they are at an acceptable temperature. If the specimens temperature is not
within the acceptable range, the sample shall be considered as adulterated,
and the Department of Employee Relations shall be immediately notified.
If in the professional opinion of the collection site person, any urine
specimen or sample is suspected as having been adulterated, by any
means, the collection site person shall immediately notify the Department
of Employee Relations (416-2100). In such cases the Department of
Employee Relations may require .the individual to provide an additional
sample under direct observation by an observer of the same gender.
M. Where an individual appears unable, or unwilling, to provide a sample at
the time of the collection, the collection site person shall document the
circumstances on the "Drug Testing Custody and Control" form, in the
comments section. The individual, if an applicant, must be advised that
he/she has until midnight to provide a sample. If the individual is an
employee he/she should remain at the facility as long as is necessary for
the individual to provide an acceptable sample. If after 1,5 hours, the
individual is unable or unwilling to provide a sample, the collection site
person shall contact the Department of Employee Relations (416-2100).
N. Any specimen suspected of being adulterated shall be forwarded to the
laboratory for testing. Analysis of samples suspected of being adulterated
shall receive priority over all other samples.
O. The collection site person, in the presence of the donor, must pour the
urine into two specimen bottles. At least 20 milliliters must be poured into
one bottle, which will be used as the primary specimen. The remaining
specimen must be poured into the second bottle.
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P. The collection site person shall place securely on the bottle an
identification label which contains the date, the individual's name, ID
number and specimen number.
Q, 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.
R. Both the individual being tested and the collection site person shall keep
the specimen in view at all times prior to its being sealed and labeled.
S. The collection site person must place the specimens and chain of custody
form in a lock box and store in a secure location until transported, if
applicable.
LABORATORY ANALYSIS PROCEDURES
1. 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.
2. Receiving
Specimen bottles will normally be retained within the laboratory's accession area
until all analyses have been completed. Aliquots and the laboratory's chain of
custody forms shall be used by laboratory personnel for conducting initial and
confirmatory tests.
A. Short -Term Refrigerated Storage
In the event a specimen does not receive an initial test on the day of receipt
it shall be placed in a secure refrigeration unit. The temperature shall not
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exceed 6*C. Emergency power equipment shall be available in case of
prolonged power failure.
B. Specimen Processing
The laboratory facility will process specimens by grouping them into
batches except when results are requested on a stat basis. The number of
specimens in each batch may vary significantly depending on the size of
the laboratory and its workload. When conducting either initial or
confirmatory tests, every batch shall contain an appropriate number of
standards for calibrating the instrumentation and a minimum of 10 percent
controls. Both quality control and blind performance test samples shall
appear as ordinary samples to laboratory analysis. The batches shall
include controls certified to contain no drugs.
3. Initial Test
The initial test shall be performed using an immunoassay method as agreed upon
between the Provider and the City. Initial cutoff levels from the following chart
will be utilized when screening urine specimens:
Drug
Screening
Cut -Off -Level Council 79,
(Excluding IAFF, IAFF AFSCME 871
Council 79, AFSCME 871 Members Members
& FOP Only Only
(NG/MLi (NG/ML) (NG/ML)
-Amphetamines 1,000
.Barbiturates 300
- Benzodiazepines 300
-Cocaine Metabolites 300
- Cannabinoids 50
Methadone 300
- Methaqualone 300
•Opiates 2,000
•Propoxyphene 300
- Phencyclidine (PCP) 25
Tricyclic Antidepressants ---
Designer Drugs*
500
100
50
300
100
300
300
25
300
1,000
300
300
50
40
750
1,000
25
*(Industry Standard)
NOTE: These cutoff levels are subject to revision. The laboratory must be able
to document its performance at a specified cutoff Ievel by the use of quality
control both open and blind.
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If a positive initial test result is consistent with prescribed or over the counter
medication listed by an employee or applicant on the City of Miami and/or
Custody and Control Form then that information should be specified on the
toxicology report.
NOTE: Positive result for IAFF members shall be a concentration in excess
of quantity listed.
4. Confirmatory Test
All urine specimens identified as positive on the initial test for applicants
(employment) will be confirmed by gas chromatography -mass spectrometry
(GCMS).
All urine specimens identified as positive on the initial test for current employees
shall be confirmed by (GCMS). All confirmations for cannabinoids and cocaine
metabolites shall be by quantitative analysis. For all other drugs, the confirmatory
test shall detect the confirmed presence of a substance. However, for Council79,
AFSCME 871 (Solid Waste) Bargaining Unit members only, the presence of
marijuana metabolite must be confirmed at 20 ng/ml or greater.
For IAFF Bargaining Unit members only, the confirmation cutoff concentration
shall be the same as those established for the initial test and a positive result shall
be a concentration in excess of cutoff.
All positive test for IAFF members for a controlled substance will be confirmed
using the employee's separate sample if given, or reserve portion of the initial
sample by GCMS.
OTHER
1. Specimen Choice
A. Employment - Urine
B. Post Accident/Reasonable Suspicion/Annual Physical/
Fire - Random
Group Alcohol
▪ AFSCME EBT
▪ International Blood
Controlled
Substances
Urine
Urine t/
u Employee can provide a separate second sample at either a hospital or accredited testing lab, as chosen by the
City,, within four (4) hours from time of giving the initial sample.
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Assoc. of
Firefighters
Council 79, EBT Urine
AFSCME 871
(Solid Waste)
2. Blood Alcohol Testing
Blood Alcohol Testing shall be done upon request. Chain of custody
requirements will be the same as for urine specimen.
All blood alcohol results shall be reported as grams/percent.
Confirmation testing of blood specimens shall be perforrned utilizing enzymatic
methods of quantitative alcohol measurement approved by Florida's Agency for
Health Care Administration and/or as agreed upon by the City.
3. Testimony
Personnel involved in the administration of drug screens as required by the City of
Miami or court must testify on behalf of the City in case of a Civil Service hearing
lawsuit, or similar proceedings, relative to testing procedures and/or chain of
custody. Qualified laboratory personnel must also be available to meet with City
representatives to discuss testimony related to the aforementioned proceedings.
4. Time Requirements
All chemical tests shall be conducted as soon as practical, preferably the same
day. If results are positive, confirmatory test must be started immediately so that
employee can be informed of those results.
For IAFF members the employee must be notified of a positive result within
twelve (12) hours from the receipt of the laboratory reports, but in no case
shall this notice occur more than 36 hours after the time the sample was
given. The City will be responsible for notifying the employee. Should the
employee wish to give a separate second sample, it shall be performed within
four (4) hours from the time of giving the Initial sample. All positive tests for
a controlled substance will be confirmed using the employee's separate
sample if given or the reserve portion of the initial sample by GCMS.
Council 79, AFSCME 871 (Solid Waste) members have twenty-four (24) hours
after notification of a positive result to request a second test on the remainder of
the original sample.
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5. Storage of Specimen
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The lab shall store positive specimens for a minimum of one (1) year, longer upon
request, or if involved in litigation; negative specimens must be stored for a
minimum of five (5) days.
6. Reporting Results
Results must be available within 24 hours of test. Written test
results shall be delivered to the Department of Employee Relations within 24
hours of completion of test (Monday thru Friday). Verbal results should be
released to authorized personnel only. Results may be transmitted by various
electronic means.(e.g., facsimile).
All specimens negative on the initial test or negative on the confirmatory test
shall be reported as negative. Only specimens confirmed positive shall be reported
positive for a specific drug.
A monthly statistical summary of drug testing shall be provided to the Department
of Employee Relations. A separate statistical summary shall be provided for Fire
annual physicals. The summary shall contain the following information:
Initial Testing:
* Number of specimens received;
* Number of specimens reported out; and
* Number of specimens screened positive for:
Amphetamines
Cannabinoids
Cocaine
Phencyclidine
Methaqualone
Opiates
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Methadone
Propoxyphene
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Designer Drugs
- Confirmatory Testing:
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* Number of specimens received for confirmation;
* Number of specimens confirmed positive for:
▪ Amphetamines
Cannabinoids
Cocaine
Phencyclidine (PCP)
▪ Methaqualone
Opiates
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
- Methadone
▪ Propoxyphene
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Designer Drugs
8. Reporting of Positive Results (Fire Department)
The following procedure will be utilized when it becomes necessary to notify the
Miami Fire Department that one of its members has tested positive for drugs.
If after fifteen minutes you have not received a response from the individual you
are attempting to contact, please continue down the list. The below listed
individuals will be responsible for assuring that the proper procedures are
followed and confidentially maintained.
1. Executive Asst. Veldora Arthur,
Personnel Officer
Office Number - (305) 416-1630
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a,m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cellular Number — (305) 807-4002
Digital Pager Number - (305) 483-8698
Home Number - (954) 385-9333
2. Chief Reginald Duren
Assistant Chief of Management Services
Office Number — (305) 416-1605
Monday — Friday from 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Cellular Number — (954) 258-5204
Digital Pager Number— (305) 881-0818
Home Number — (954) 476-5822
3. Fire Central Information Office - (305) 579-6245
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This office is staffed 24 hours a day. i`lave the
officer answering your call contact the on -call
Staff Duty Officer. This level shall seldom,
if ever, be utilized.
9. Forms
A. Request for Medical Examination
This form will be utilized to perform reasonable suspicion testing of
current employees who are either members of the AFSCME, IAFF, or
Council 79, AFSCME 871 (Solid Waste) Bargaining Units or are
Managerial/Confidential, Executive, Unclassified, Temporary or Part-time
employees. This form is to be completed by the employee and his
supervisor. (See Attachment A).
B. Drug Testing Authorization Form - City of Miami Drug Testing Program
This form will be utilized for all employees for drug testing. (See
Attachment B).
DRUG SCREENING PROTOCOL
(Miami Police Department Only)
Revised 5/19/03
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 alcohol (if requested) and the following
controlled substances:
- Marijuana Metabolites
- Cocaine Metabolites
-Phencyclidine (PCP)
-Amphetamines
- Opiate Metabolites
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The following guidelines have been established in conjunction with standards developed by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and existing City of Miami departmental
policies and requirements as set forth in the existing collective bargaining agreement;
PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS
A. The provider must have a qualified individual to assume professional, organizational,
educational, and administrative responsibility for the laboratory's urine drug testing
facility. This individual shall be engaged in and responsible for the day-to-day
management of the drug testing laboratory.
Minimum qualifications for this individual are:
- Certification as a laboratory director by the State in forensic or clinical laboratory
toxicology; or
- A Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences with an adequate undergraduate education
in biology, chemistry, and pharmacology or toxicology; or
Training and experience comparable to a Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences,
such as medical or scientific degree with additional training and ,
laboratory/research experience in biology, chemistry, and pharmacology or
toxicology; and
Experience in analytical forensic toxicology including experience with the
analysis of biological material for drugs of abuse; and
Training and/or experience in forensic application of analytical toxicology, e.g.,
publications, court testimony, research concerning analytical toxicology of drugs
of abuse, or other factors which qualify the individual as an expert witness in
forensic toxicology.
B. The provider must have a qualified individual 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.
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 by the Florida Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services in clinical chemistry. 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 Federal and State
inspections. Volmetric pipettes and measuring devices shall be certified for
accuracy or be checked by gravimetric, colorimetric, or other verification
procedure. Automatic pipettes and dilutors shall be checked for accuracy and
reproducibility before being placed in service and checked periodically thereafter.
There shall be written procedures for instrument setup and normal operation, a
schedule for checking critical operating characteristics for all instruments,
tolerance limits for acceptable function checks and instructions for major trouble
shooting and repair. Records shall be available on preventive maintenance.
There shall be written procedures for the actions to be taken when systems are out
of acceptable limits or errors are detected. There shall be documentation that
these procedures are followed and that all necessary corrective actions are taken.
There shall also be in place systems to verify all stages of testing and reporting
and documentation that these procedures are followed.
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 Department of Health
and Human Services.
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.
F. The provider must have a procedure manual which includes the principles of each
test, preparation of reagents, standards and controls, calibration procedures,
derivation of results, linearity of methods, sensitivity of the methods, cutoff
values, mechanisms for reporting results, controls, criteria for unacceptable
specimens and results, remedial actions to be taken when the test systems are
outside of acceptable limits, reagents and expiration dates, and references. Copies
of all procedures and dates on which they are in effect shall be maintained as part
of the manual.
G. The provider shall maintain documentation of all aspects of the testing process
The required documentation shall include personnel files on all individuals
authorized to have access to specimens; chain of custody documents; quality
assurance/quality control records; procedure manuals; all test data (including
calibration curves and any calculations used in determining test results); reports;
performance records on performance testing; performance on certification
inspections; and hard copies of computer -generated data. The provider shall not
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dispose of any such records or documents without receiving written consent from
the City.
H. The provider shall designate a program manager who will be responsible for
program coordination and to provide a single point interface between the
purchaser and the provider on all matters concerning the contract.
SPECIMEN COLLECTION PROCEDURES
(Sworn Miami Police Department Personnel)
1. Specimen collection procedures shall conform to procedures as outlined under the
current SAMHSA Urine Specimen Collection Handbook.
2. For the purpose of a donor's identification, photo identification shall consist of a
City of Miami Police Department photo employee ID badge. When a Police
Department representative is necessary for identification, the collector shall notify
the Police Department's Communications Section, Complaint Sergeant, at (305)
579-3449. The Complaint Sergeant shall notify the donor's commanding officer
who shall immediately respond to the collection site. No other fonn of
. identification shall be acceptable.
3. All screenings will consist of split specimen samples and the appropriate
collection procedures shall apply.
4. In cases wherein a sample or a specimen is suspected of being adulterated or
substituted, the donor shall not be allowed to leave the collection site and the
collector shall notify an Internal Affairs Section Commanding Officer at (305)
579-6461 during normal working hours. For after hours, the collection shall
notify the Communications Section Complaint Sergeant at (305) 579-3449, who
shall immediately notify the on -call Internal Affairs Commanding Officer and the
donor's Commanding Officer. Appropriate procedures for a second collection
shall then be initiated.
5. In instances wherein a donor is unable or unwilling to provide a urine sample, the
procedures under Chapter 7 of the Urine Specimen Collection Handbook, Shy
Bladder Procedure, shall be initiated. Additionally, Internal Affairs shall be
notified as described above.
6. A Medical Review Officer (MRO), provided by this provider, shall review all
results. The MRO shall notify the Internal Affairs Section of all positive results.
7. Substances tested and cutoff concentrations shall be in accordance with current
Federal Standards for Urine Drug Testing Cutoff Concentrations, as specified in
the Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs.
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LABORATORY ANALYSIS PROCEDURES
1. 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.
2. Receiving
Specimen bottles will normally be retained within the laboratory's accession area
until all analyses have been completed. Aliquots and the laboratory's chain of
custody forms shall be used by laboratory personnel for conducting initial and
confirmatory tests.
A. Short -Term Refrigerated Storage
In the event a specimen does not receive an initial test on the day of receipt
it shall be placed in a secure refrigeration unit. The temperature shall not
exceed 6*C. Emergency power equipment shall be available in case of
prolonged power failure.
B. Specimen Processing
The laboratory facility will process specimens by grouping them into
batches except when results are requested on a stat basis. The number of
specimens in each batch may vary significantly depending on the size of
the laboratory and its workload. When conducting either initial or
confirmatory tests, every batch shall contain an appropriate number of
standards for calibrating the instrumentation and a minimum of 10 percent
controls. Both quality control and blind performance test samples shall
appear as ordinary samples to laboratory analysis. The batches shall
include controls certified to contain no drugs.
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Initial Test
The initial test shall be performed using an immunoassay method as agreed upon
between the Provider and the City. Initial cutoff levels from the following chart
will be utilized when screening urine specimens:
Drug
1) Marijuana Metabolites
(i) Delta-9-Tretrahydrocannabino1-9-
carbolic acid (THC)
2) Cocaine Metabolites
(i) Benzoylecgonine
3) Phencyclidine (PCP)
4) Amphetamines
(i) Amphetamine
(ii) Methamphetamine
5) Opiate Metabolites
(i) Codeine
(ii) Morphine
(iii) 6-acetylmorphine (6-AM)
FOP Members Only
(NG/ML)
Initial
leg
50
300
25
1000
2000
GCMS
15
150
25
500
500
(Specimen must also contain
amphetamine at a concentration
greater than or equal to
200 ng/mL.)
2000
2000
(Test for 6-acetylmorphine (6-
AM) in the specimen)
10
(Conduct this test only when
specimen contains morphine at
a concentration greater than or
equal to 2000 ng/mL.)
NOTE: These cutoff levels are subject to revision. The laboratory must be able to
document its performance at a specified cutoff level by the use of quality control
both open and blind.
If a positive initial test result is consistent with prescribed or over the counter
medication listed by an employee or applicant on the City of Miami and/or
Custody and Control Form then that information should be specified on the
toxicology report.
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NOTE: Positive result for FOP members shall be a concentration in excess
of quantity fisted.
4. Confirmatory Test
All urine specimens identified as positive on the initial test for applicants
(employment) will be confirmed by gas chromatography -mass spectrometry
(GCMS).
All urine specimens identified as positive on the initial test for current employees
shall be confirmed by (GCMS). All confirmations for cannabinoids and cocaine
metabolites shall be by quantitative analysis. For all other drugs, the confirmatory
test shall detect the confirmed presence of a substance. GCMS confirmation levels
are outlined on page 5-6 for FOP Bargaining Unit members.
For FOP members, any test showing a "positive" result will be confirmed by the
GCMS method or other industry standard method before administrative action is
commenced by testing the second portion of the sample tested.
OTHER .
1. Specimen Choice
A. Post Accident/Reasonable Suspicion/Annual Physical
Controlled
Group Alcoho Substances
Fratemal Order Blood Urine
of Police (FOP)
2. Blood Alcohol Testing
BIood Alcohol Testing shall be done upon request. Chain of custody
requirements will be the same as for urine specimen.
All blood alcohol results shall be reported as grams/percent.
Confirmation testing of blood specimens shall be performed utilizing enzymatic
methods of quantitative alcohol measurement approved by Florida's Agency for
Health Care Administration and/or as agreed upon by the City.
3. Testimony
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Personnel involved in the administration of drug screens as required by the City of
Miami or court must testify on behalf of the City in case of a Civil Service hearing
lawsuit, or similar proceedings, relative to testing procedures and/or chain of
custody. Qualified laboratory personnel must also be available to meet with City
representatives to discuss testimony related to the aforementioned proceedings.
4. Time Requirements
All chemical tests shall be conducted as soon as practical, preferably the same
day. If results are positive, confirmatory test must be started immediately so that
employee can be informed of those results.
5. Storage of Specimen
The lab shall store positive specimens for a minimum of one (1) year, longer upon
request, or if involved in litigation; negative specimens must be stored for a
minimum of five (5) days.
6. Reporting Results
Employment results must be available within 24 hours of test. Written test
results shall be delivered to the Department of Employee Relations within 24
hours of completion of test (Monday thru Friday). Verbal results should be
released to authorized personnel only. Results may be transmitted by various
electronic means.(e.g., facsimile).
All specimens negative on the initial test or negative on the confirmatory test
shall be reported as negative. Only specimens confirmed positive shall be reported
positive for a specific drug.
A monthly statistical summary of drug testing shall be provided to the Department
of Employee Relations. A separate statistical summary shall be provided for
Police drug screens. The summary shall contain the following information:
- Initial Testing:
* Number of specimens received;
* Number of specimens reported out; and
* Number of specimens screened positive for:
Marijuana Metabolites
Cocaine Metabolites
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Amphetamines
Opiate Metabolites
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- Confirmatory Testing:
* Number of specimens received for confirmation;
* Number of specimens confirmed positive for:
• Marijuana Metabolites
Cocaine Metabolites
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Amphetamines
Opiate Metabolites
7. Special Requirements for Annual Drug Screens (Sworn Personnel -
Police Department).
A. Must be able to test at least 104 officers a month, Monday through
Thursday, and be able to schedule collection site personnel for the day
(8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), and midnight shifts (9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.).
Times may vary.
B. All containers must be sterilized and individually packaged.
C. Must secure two (2) samples for testing. The reserved sample shall be
tested.
D. All chemical tests shall be conducted as soon as practical, preferably the
same day.
E. Must test all samples using an initial screening test and confirming all
positives using the Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (G.C.M.S.)
or better testing.
F. The Internal Affairs Section shall be notified of all positive results
confirmed through GC -MS testing.
G. In all cases where the employee listed use of any medication where the
sample tests positive for the same, Internal Affairs must be notified
between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. After 4:00 p.m. notification must be made
on the following work day Monday through Friday.
H. All samples which test positive will be kept under Chain of Custody
condition until all Administrative or Judicial proceedings are over.
I. Chain of Custody must be proved by the following means:
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1. Be able to prove the vial or cup was properly labeled with the
officer inscribing his/her name and any other identifying
information as required by the laboratory.
2. Be able to prove that the sample was not tampered with while in
the custody of the lab.
3. Be able to document who received sample, and what happened to
it.
4. Be able to document who tested sample and how the technician
received the sample.
5. Be able to prove samples kept in a secure location.
6. Be able to prove that the test results are of the sample in question.
J. Fax daily, by 8:30 a.m. to the Health Services Unit a list of those
employees who reported for testing on the previous day. The list
should include the employee's name and IBM number and be
faxed to 579-6169.
K. Reporting of Positive Results (Police Department)
The following procedure will be utilized when it becomes necessary to
notify the Miami Police Department that one of its members has tested
positive for drugs. Please notify Sgt. Jesse Kelley of the Internal Affairs
Section. If after ten minutes you have not received a response from Sgt.
Kelley, please continue down the below Iist.
1. Sgt. Jesse Kelley
Internal Affairs Section
Office: (305) 579-6461 (Tuesday - Friday/0700-1700)
Cellular: (786) 412-0351
Pager: (305) 483-8987
2. Lt. Jorge Perez .
Internal Affairs Section
Office: (305) 579-6461 (Monday - Friday/0800-1800)
Cellular: (786) 229-5024
Pager: (305) 483-8841
3. Captain Armando Martinez
Internal Affairs Section
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Office: (305) 579-6461 (Monday-Friday/0800-1700)
CeI1: (786) 367-7242
(305) 483-5543
A. Drug Testing Custody and Control Form - Miami Police Department Drug
Testing Program
This form will be utilized for FOP bargaining unit members (sworn
personnel in the Police Department) for drug testing. (See Attachment A)
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ATTACHMENT B.
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6.9 PRICE PROPOSAL SHEETS (Page 3)
Part Ill Services: DOT Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing
Estimated Cost Per Extended
Description Quantity gxaminatiort Cost
A. Collection Facility
Urine specimen collection 300 $ 10 $ 3 , 000
with Chain of Custody
Evidential Breath Testing 300 $ 25 $ 7,500
Next day delivery to Testing 300 $ N/C $ N/C
Facility with Chain of Custody
D. Drug Testing Facility
Urine Drug Screen (5 drugs) 300
with Chain of Custody
•$ 13 $ 3,900
Evidential Breath Testing 300 $ N/A $ N/A
GCMS Confirmation 25 $ N/C $ N/C
with Chain of Custody
Consultation & Testimony 10 hours $100/hr $ 1 , 000
MEP Services
Medical Review Officer 300 $ 8 $ 2 , 900
Global MRO is capable of providing all the above services and thus will not
breakout services if the contract is awarded to another vendor. Global MRO will
invoice the City of Miami a flat fee of $31.00 aer test for urine drug screen and
$25.00 Der test for evidential breath test.
List any additional charges necessary (if any) to meet the terms of the contract.
OD -site Collection: 10 or more specimens $ No Charge
Less than 10 specimens $ 75,00 one-time set up fee per trip
After Hour Service: Monday -Friday: 5 p.m.-8:30 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday: All day
Flat Fee Per Donor/Employee $75.00 ---
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part IV Services: Sworn Police Drug Screening Services
Estimated Cost Per Extended
Description Quantity Examination Cost
A. Collection Facility
Urine specimen collection 1,250 $ 10 $ 12, 500
with Chain of Custody
10 150
Blood Alcohol Level collection 15 $ $
with Chain of Custody
Next day delivery to Testing 1,250 $ N/C $ N/C
Facility with Chain of Custody
E. Drug Testing Facility
Urine Drug Screen (5 drugs) 1,250
with Chain of Custody
Blood Alcohol Level Test
with Chain of Custody
$ 13 $ 16,250
15 $ 15 $ 225
GCMS Confirmation 50 $ N/C $ N/c
with Chain of Custody
Consultation & Testimony 50 hours $ 100/hr $ 5,000
C. MRO Services
Medical Review Officer 1,250 $ 8 $ 10,000
Global MRO is capable of providing all the above services and thus will not
breakout services if the contract is awarded to another vendor. Global MRO will
invoice the City of Miami a flat fee of $31.00 per test for urine drug screen and
$25,00 per test for blood alcohol test
List any additional charges necessary (if any) to meet the terms of the contract.
On -site Collection: 10 or more specimens $ No Charge
Less than 10 specimens $ 75.00 one-time set up fee per trip
After Hour Service: Monday -Friday: 5 p.m,-8:30 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday: All day
Flat Fee Per Donor/Employee $75,00
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Form 1(a)
PROFESSIONAL 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 Outpatient Center ("Provider").
RECITAL
A. The City has issued a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for the provision of drug
screening services ("Services"), Part 1 Services: Employment Drug Screening Services (A.
Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services); Part 'II Services: Sworn
Fire Drug Screening Services (A. Collection Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO
Services); Part III Services: DOT Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing (A. Collection
Facility, B. Drug Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services); and Part IV Services: Sworn Police
Drug 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 1: Employment Drug Screening Services (A. Collection Facility, B. Drug
Testing Facility, and C. MRO Services), and for Part 11; Sworn Fire Drug 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
a part of this Agreement.
2. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be for an initial 2 year period
Commencing on the effective date hereof.
3. OPTION TO EXTEND: The City shall have two option(s) to extend the term hereof
for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, subject to availability and appropriation of funds.
City Commission approval shall not be required as long as the total extended term does not
exceed two (2) years.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICE:
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
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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; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of compensation
exceed $30,000 [per year]. An increase not to exceed 10% in the amount of compensation which
shall be effective on the first day of the first option period and remain in effect through the first
renewal term. Prices for the 411' year will remain the same as those approved for the 3rd year
extension, as applicable.
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.
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
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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 , cr 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 tern 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 18-55.2 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
same may be amended or supplemented, from time to time.
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.
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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 1 19, 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
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 lndemnitees, or any of them or
(ii) the failure of the Provider to comply with any of the paragraphs herein or the failure of the
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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
erployee 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
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
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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 first 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 (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
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
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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
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
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procurement and contracts with Blacks, Hispanic and Women -owned business. The M/WBE
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 party at the address indicated herein or to such other
address as a party 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.
TO PROVIDER: TO THE CITY:
Sandra Cohan
Administrator, Mercy Outpatient Center
Mercy Medical Development
d/b/a Mercy Outpatient Center
3661 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
Rosalie Mark
Director, Department of Employee Relations
City of Miami
444 SW 2" d Avenue, 7`h Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
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WITH A COPY TO:
Maria J. Chiaro
Interim City Attorney
City of Miami
Office of the City Attorney
444 SW 2" Avenue, Suite 945
Miami, Florida 33130
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State
of 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
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.
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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.
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.
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27. SPECIAL INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION RIDER: Please initial if
applicable:
1N 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.
"City"
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
ATTEST: corporation
By:
Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk Joe Arriola
Chief Administrator/City Manager
ATTEST:
Print Name:
Title: Corporate Secretary
"Provider"
a corporation
By:
Print Name:
Title: President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
CORRECTNESS: REQUIREMENTS:
Maria J. Chiaro Dania F. Carrillo
Interim City Attorney Risk Management Administrator
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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 and to execute the corresponding performance bond.
DATED this
day of ,2004.
Corporate Secretary
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
(Corporate Seal)
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City of Aliami• Florida
Drug Screening Services RFP 113.04-OS9
ATTACHMENT A
DRUG SCREENING PROTOCOL
(AFSCME (General Employees); IAFF (Sworn Firefighters);
Council 79, AFSCME 871 (Solid Waste)
Revised 12/05/03
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 alcohol (if requested) and the following
controlled substances:
-Amphetamines
-Cannahinoids (11-nor-Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid)
- Cocaine (benzoylecgonine)
- Phencyclidine
- Methaqualone
- Opiates
-Barbiturates
-Benzodiazepines
-Methadone
-Propoxyphene
-Designer Drugs
The following guidelines have been established in conjunction with standards developed by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and existing City of Miami departmental
policies and requirements as set forth in the existing collective bargaining agreements:
PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS
A. The provider must have a qualified individual to assume professional, organizational,
educational, and administrative responsibility for the laboratory's wine drug testing
facility. This individual shall be engaged in and responsible for the day-to-day
management of the drug testing laboratory.
Minimum qualifications for this individual are:
Certification as a laboratory director by the State in forensic or clinical Iaboratory
toxicology; or
A Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences with an adequate undergraduate education
in biology, chemistry, and pharmacology or toxicology; or
Training and experience comparable to a Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences,
such as medical or scientific degree with additional training and
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laboratory/research experience in biology, chemistry, and pharmacology or
toxicology; and
Experience in analytical forensic toxicology including experience with the
analysis of biological material for drugs of abuse; and
Training and/or experience in forensic application of analytical toxicology, e.g.,
publications, court testimony, research concerning analytical toxicology of drugs
of abuse, or other factors which qualify the individual as an expert witness in
forensic toxicology.
B. The provider must have a qualified individual 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 by the Florida Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services and/or the Agency for Health Care Administration
(AHCA) in clinical chemistry. Laboratory must have the capability of performing
drug screenings and GCMS confirmations at the same facility.
The provider's premises and equipment must have passed Federal and State
inspections. Volmetric pipettes and measuring devices shall be certified for
accuracy or be checked by gravimetric, calorimetric, or other verification
procedure. Automatic pipettes and dilutors shall be checked for accuracy and
reproducibility before being placed in service and checked periodically thereafter.
There shall be written procedures for instrument setup and normal operation, a
schedule for checking critical operating characteristics for all instruments,
tolerance limits for acceptable function checks and instructions for major trouble
shooting and repair. Records shall be available on preventive maintenance.
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There shall be written procedures for the actions to be taken when systems are out
of acceptable limits or errors are detected. There shall be documentation that
these procedures are followed and that all necessary corrective actions are taken.
There shall also be in place systems to verify all stages of testing and reporting
and documentation that these procedures are followed.
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 Department of Health
and Human Services.
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.
F. The provider must have a procedure manual which includes the principles of each
test, preparation of reagents, standards and controls, calibration procedures,
derivation of results, linearity of methods, sensitivity of the methods, cutoff
values, mechanisms for reporting results, controls, criteria for unacceptable
specimens and results, remedial actions to be taken when the test systems are
outside of acceptable limits, reagents and expiration dates, and references.
Copies of all procedures and dates on which they are in effect shall be maintained
as part of the manual.
G. The provider shall maintain documentation of all aspects of the testing process.
The required documentation shall include personnel files on all individuals
authorized to have access to specimens; chain of custody documents; quality
assurance/quality control records; procedure manuals; all test data (including
calibration curves and any calculations used in determining test results); reports;
performance records on performance testing; performance on certification
inspections; and hard copies of computer -generated data. The provider shall not
dispose of any such records or documents without receiving written consent from
the City.
H. The provider shall designate a program manager who will be responsible for
program coordination and to provide a single point interface between the
purchaser and the provider on all matters concerning the contract.
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION SERVICES
(For Fire IIAFFJ and Solid Waste (Florida Public Employees Council 79,
AFSCME 8711 bargaining unit employees)
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. 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. Every effort shall be made to
minimize the number of persons handling specimens.
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. The . following minimum precautions shall be taken to ensure that
unadulterated specimens are obtained and correctly identified:
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 appropriate department (Fire -see page 22, or the appropriate designated
individual from Solid Waste must be notified of those cases in which identity
cannot be established. In those cases involving reasonable suspicion testing when
photo identification is not available, authorized City of Miami personnel must in
writing vouch for the individual's identity.
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 consist of a
private and secure restroom facility.
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C. After washing of hands, 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 one (1) sealed package containing sterilized
containers for the collection of urine to be tested.
E. Prior to allowing the individual to enter the collection area, the collection site
person shall examine the area (restroom) and shall document on the "Drug Testing
Custody and Control" form in the comments section, that the area is free of any
foreign substances. The collection site person shall verify that a water soluble
colored dye is in the toilet.
F. The collection site person shall instruct the individual 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. The collection site person shall then notify the
appropriate department (Fire or Solid Waste - see "A" for telephone numbers). In
the event the employee has not provided a sample, the procedure must begin again
from the beginning.
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
determine that it contains at least 35 milliliters of urine. If the individual fails for
any reason, to provide at least 35 milliliters or urine, but enough for testing, he/she
should be advised that testing will proceed on the sample provided. If the
individual fails to appear at the collection site at the assigned time, the collection
site person shall advise Solid Waste (See "A") or the Fire Department (page 22).
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 determine the color and
look for any signs of contaminants. Any unusual findings shall be noted on the
"Drug Testing Custody and Control" form.
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. If the specimen's temperature is not within the acceptable
range, the sample shall be considered as adulterated and Solid Waste (see "A") or
Fire (page 22) shall be notified immediately. If, in the professional opinion of the
collection site person, any urine or sample is suspected as having been adulterated
by any means, the collection site person shall notify the appropriate department as
previously indicated. In such cases the individual may be required to provide an
additional sample under direct observation by an observer of the same gender.
M. Any specimen suspected of being adulterated shall be forwarded to the
laboratory for testing. Analysis of samples suspected of being adulterated
shall receive priority over all other samples.
N. The donor should provide at least 35 milliliters of specimen. The collection site
person, in the presence of the donor, must pour the urine into two specimen
bottles. At least 20 milliliters will be poured into one bottle, which will be used
as the primary specimen. The remaining specimen must be poured into the
second bottle.
0. The collection site person shall place securely on the bottles an
identification label which contains the date, the individual's name, ID
number and specimen number.
P. 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. Both the collection site person and the individual being tested shall keep the
specimen in view at all times prior to sealing and labeling.
R. The collection site person must place the specimens and chain of custody form in
a lock box and store in a secure location until transported, if applicable.
SPECIMEN COLLECTION PROCEDURES
(For all employees excluding
Fire and Solid Waste bargaining unit employees)
1. Chain of Custody
A chain of custody standardized form shall be properly executed by authorized collection
site personnel upon receipt of specimen. 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. Every effort shall be made
to minimize the number of persons handling specimens.
2. Integrity and Identity of Specimen
The laboratory 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 in the
record book can identify the individual from whom the specimen was collected. The
following minimum precautions shall be taken to ensure that unadulterated specimens are
obtained and correctly identified:
A. When an individual arrives at the collection site, the collection site person
shall request the individual to present photo identification. If the
individual's identity cannot be established, the collection site person shall
not proceed with the collection.
The Department of Employee Relations (416-2100) shall be notified of
those cases in which identity cannot be established. In those cases
involving reasonable suspicion testing when photo identification is not
available, authorized City of Miami personnel (if applicable), must in
writing vouch for the individual's identity.
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 consist
of a private and secure restroom facility.
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C. After washing of hands, 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. 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. The
collection site person shall provide a receipt for personal belongings if
requested by the individual.
D. The individual shall be given one (1) wrapped sealed package containing
sterilized containers for the collection of urine to be tested.
E. Prior to allowing the individual to enter the collection area, the collection
site person shall examine the site (stall) and shall document that the site is
free of any foreign substances. The collection site person shall verify that
a water soluble colored dye is in the toilet.
F. The collection site person shall instruct the individual 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 individual 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 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. The collection site person shall then notify the Department of
Employee Relations (416-2100). In the event the employee has not
provided a sample, the procedure must begin again from the beginning.
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 on the "Drug Testing Custody
and Control" form in the comments section, any unusual behavior or
appearance of the individual.
Upon receiving the specimen from the individual, the collection site
person shall determine that it contains at least 35 milliliters of urine. If the
individual fails for any reason to provide at least 35 milliliters of urine, but
enough for testing, he/she should be advised that testing will proceed on
the sample provided. If the individual fails to appear at the collection site
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at the assigned time, the collection site person shall contact the
Department of Employee Relations (416-2100) to obtain guidance on the
action to be taken.
]. 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. Any unusual findings shall
be noted on the "Drug Testing Custody and Control" form in the
comments section.
L. Immediately upon receiving the specimen, the collection site person shall
check the temperature sensitive label on each specimen cup to determine if
they are at an acceptable temperature. If the specimen's temperature is not
within the acceptable range, the sample shall be considered as adulterated,
and the Department of Employee Relations shall be immediately notified.
If in the professional opinion of the collection site person, any urine
specimen or sample is suspected as having been adulterated, by any
means, the collection site person shall immediately notify the Department
of Employee Relations (416-2100). In such cases the Department of
Employee Relations may require the individual to provide an additional
sample under direct observation by an observer of the same gender.
M. Where an individual appears unable, or unwilling, to provide a sample at
the time of the collection, the collection site person shall document the
circumstances on the "Drug Testing Custody and Control" form, in the
comments section. The individual, if an applicant, must be advised that
he/she has until midnight to provide a sample. If the individual is an
employee he/she should remain at the facility as long as is necessary for
the individual to provide an acceptable sample. If after 1.5 hours, the
individual is unable or unwilling to provide a sample, the collection site
person shall contact the Department of Employee Relations (416-2100).
N. Any specimen suspected of being adulterated shall be forwarded to the
laboratory for testing. Analysis of samples suspected of being adulterated
shall receive priority over all other samples.
O. The collection site person, in the presence of the donor, must pour the
urine into two specimen bottles. At least 20 milliliters must be poured into
one bottle, which will be used as the primary specimen. The remaining
specimen must be poured into the second bottle.
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P. The collection site person shall place securely on the bottle an
identification label which contains the date, the individual's name, ID
number and specimen number.
Q.
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.
R. Both the individual being tested and the collection site person shall keep
the specimen in view at all times prior to its being sealed and labeled.
S. The collection site person must place the specimens and chain of custody
form in a lock box and store in a secure location until transported, if
applicable.
LABORATORY ANALYSIS PROCEDURES
1, 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.
2. Receiving
Specimen bottles will normally be retained within the laboratory's accession area
until all analyses have been completed. Aliquots and the laboratory's chain of
custody forms shall be used by laboratory personnel for conducting initial and
confirmatory tests.
A. Short -Term Refrigerated Storage
In the event a specimen does not receive an initial test on the day of receipt
it shall be placed in a secure refrigeration unit. The temperature shall not
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exceed 6*C. Emergency power equipment shall be available in case of
prolonged power failure.
B. Specimen Processing
The laboratory facility will process specimens by grouping them into
batches except when results are requested on a stat basis. The number of
specimens in each batch may vary significantly depending on the size of
the laboratory and its workload. When conducting either initial or
confirmatory tests, every batch shall contain an appropriate number of
standards for calibrating the instrumentation and a minimum of 10 percent
controls. Both quality control and blind performance test samples shall
appear as ordinary samples to laboratory analysis. The batches shall
include controls certified to contain no drugs.
3. Initial Test
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The initial test shall be performed using an immunoassay method as agreed upon
between the Provider and the City. initial cutoff levels from the following chart
will be utilized when screening urine specimens:
Screening
Cut -Off -Level Council 79,
(Excluding IAFF, IAFF AFSCME 871
Council 79, AFSCME 871 Members Members
& FOP Only Only
fNG/ML) (NG/ML) (NG/M )
- Amphetamines 1,000 500 1,000
- Barbiturates 300 300
-Benzodiazepines 300 300
-Cocaine Metabolites 300 100 50
- Cannabinoids 50 50 40
-Methadone 300 300
Methaqualone 300 100 750
-Opiates 2,000 300 1,000
-Propoxyphene 300 300 ---
-Phencyclidine (PCP) 25 25 25
-Tricyclic Antidepressants --- 300 ---
-Designer Drugs* --- *(Industry Standard)
NOTE: These cutoff levels are subject to revision. The laboratory must be able
to document its performance at a specified cutoff level by the use of quality
control both open and blind.
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If a positive initial test result is consistent with prescribed or over the counter
medication listed by an employee or applicant on the City of Miami and/or
Custody and Control Form then that information should be specified on the
toxicology report.
NOTE: Positive result for IAFF members shall be a concentration in excess
of quantity listed.
4. Confirmatory Test
All urine specimens identified as positive on the initial test for applicants
(employment) will be confirmed by gas chromatography -mass spectrometry
(GCMS).
All urine specimens identified as positive on the initial test for current employees
shall be confirmed by (GCMS). All confirmations for cannabinoids and cocaine
metabolites shall be by quantitative analysis. For all other drugs, the confirmatory
test shall detect the confirmed presence of a substance. However, for Council 79,
AFSCME 871 (Solid Waste) Bargaining Unit members only, the presence of
marijuana metabolite must be confirmed at 20 ng/ml or greater.
For IAFF Bargaining Unit members only, the confirmation cutoff concentration
shall be the same as those established for the initial test and a positive result shall
be a concentration in excess of cutoff.
All positive test for IAFF members for a controlled substance will be confirmed
using the employee's separate sample if given, or reserve portion of the initial
sample by GCMS.
OTHER
f . Specimen Choice
A. Employment - Urine
B. Post Accident/Reasonable Suspicion/Annual Physical/
Fire - Random
a) Controlled
Group Alcohol Substances
AFSCME EBT Urine
International Blood Urine ti
u Employee can provide a separate second sample at either a hospital or accredited testing lab, as chosen by the
City, within four (4) hours from time of giving the initial sample.
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Assoc. of
Firefighters
Council 79, EBT Urine
AFSCME 871
(Solid Waste)
2. Blood Alcohol Testing
Blood Alcohol Testing shall be done upon request. Chain of custody
requirements will be the same as for urine specimen.
All blood alcohol results shall be reported as grams/percent.
Confirmation testing of blood specimens shall be performed utilizing enzymatic
methods of quantitative alcohol measurement approved by Florida's Agency for
Health Care Administration and/or as agreed upon by the City.
3. Testimony
Personnel involved in the administration of drug screens as required by the City of
Miami or court must testify on behalf of the City in case of a Civil Service hearing
.lawsuit, or similar proceedings, relative to testing procedures and/or chain of
custody. Qualified laboratory personnel must also be available to meet with City
representatives to discuss testimony related to the aforementioned proceedings.
4. Time Requirements
All chemical tests shall be conducted as soon as practical, preferably the same
day. If results are positive, confirmatory test must be started immediately so that
employee can be informed of those results.
For IAFF members the employee must be notified of a positive result within
twelve (12) hours from the receipt of the laboratory reports, but in no case
shall this notice occur more than 36 hours after the time the sample was
given. The City will be responsible for notifying the employee. Should the
employee wish to give a separate second sample, it shall be performed within
four (4) hours from the time of giving the initial sample. All positive tests for
a controlled substance will be confirmed using the employee's separate
sample if given or the reserve portion of the initial sample by GCMS.
Council 79, AFSCME 871 (Solid Waste) members have twenty-four (24) hours
after notification of a positive result to request a second test on the remainder of
the original sample.
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5. Storage of Specimen
The lab shall store positive specimens for a minimum of one (1) year, longer upon
request, or if involved in litigation; negative specimens must be stored for a
minimum of five (5) days.
6. Reporting Results
Results must be available within 24 hours of test. Written test
results shall be delivered to the Department of Employee Relations within 24
hours of completion of test (Monday thru Friday). Verbal results should be
released to authorized personnel only. Results may be transmitted by various
electronic means.(e.g., facsimile).
All specimens negative on the initial test or negative on the confirmatory test
shall be reported as negative. Only specimens confirmed positive shall be reported
positive for a specific drug.
A monthly statistical summary of drug testing shall be provided to the Department
of Employee Relations. A separate statistical summary shall be provided for Fire
annual physicals. The summary shall contain the following information:
- Initial Testing:
* Number of specimens received;
* Number of specimens reported out; and
* Number of specimens screened positive for:
Amphetamines
Cannabinoids
• Cocaine
- Phencyclidine
▪ Methaqualone
Opiates
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
▪ Methadone
Propoxyphene
▪ Tricyclic Antidepressants
• Designer Drugs
- Confirmatory Testing:.
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* Number of specimens received for confirmation;
* Number of specimens confirmed positive for:
Amphetamines
Cannabinoids
Cocaine
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Methaqualone
Opiates
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Methadone
Propoxyphene
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Designer Drugs
8. Reporting of Positive Results (Fire Department)
The following procedure will be utilized when it becomes necessary to notify the
Miami Fire Department that one of its members has tested positive for drugs.
If after fifteen minutes you have not received a response from the individual you
are attempting to contact, please continue down the list. The below listed
individuals will be responsible for assuring that the proper procedures are
followed and confidentially maintained.
1. Executive Asst. Veldora Arthur,
Personnel Officer
Office Number - (305) 416-1630
Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cellular Number — (305) 807-4002
Digital Pager Number - (305) 483-8698
Home Number - (954) 385-9333
2. Chief Reginald Duren
Assistant Chief of Management Services
Office Number — (305) 416-1605
Monday — Friday from 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Cellular Number — (954) 258-5204
Digital Pager Number — (305) 881-0818
Home Number — (954) 476-5822
3. Fire Central Information Office - (305) 579-6245
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This office is staffed 24 hours a day. Have the
officer answering your call contact the on -call
Staff Duty Officer. This level shall seldom,
if ever, be utilized.
A. Request for Medical Examination
This form will be utilized to perform reasonable suspicion testing of
current employees who are either members of the AFSCME, IAFF, or
Council 79, AFSCME 871 (Solid Waste) Bargaining Units or are
Managerial/Confidential, Executive, Unclassified, Temporary or Part-time
employees. This form is to be completed by the employee and his
supervisor. (See Attachment A).
B. Drug Testing Authorization Form - City of Miami Drug Testing Program
This form will be utilized for all employees for drug testing. (See
Attachment B).
DRUG SCREENING PROTOCOL
(Miami Police Department Only)
Revised 5/19/03
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 alcohol (if requested) and the following
controlled substances:
-Marijuana Metabolites
-Cocaine Metabolites
-Phencyclidine (PCP)
-Amphetamines
-Opiate Metabolites
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The following guidelines have been established in conjunction with standards developed by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and existing City of Miami departmental
policies and requirements as set forth in the existing collective bargaining agreement:
PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS
A. The provider must have a qualified individual to assume professional, organizational,
educational, and administrative responsibility for the laboratory's urine drug testing
facility. This individual shall be engaged in and responsible for the day-to-day
management of the drug testing laboratory.
Minimum qualifications for this individual are:
Certification as a laboratory director by the State in forensic or clinical laboratory
toxicology; or
A Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences with an adequate undergraduate education
in biology, chemistry, and pharmacology or toxicology; or
Training and experience comparable to a Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences,
such as medical or scientific degree with additional training • and
laboratory/research experience in biology, chemistry, and pharmacology or
toxicology; and
• Experience in analytical forensic toxicology including experience with the
analysis of biological material for drugs of abuse; and
• Training and/or experience in forensic application of analytical toxicology, e.g.,
publications, court testimony, research concerning analytical toxicology of drugs
of abuse, or other factors which qualify the individual as an expert witness in
forensic toxicology.
B. The provider must have a qualified individual 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.
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 by the Florida Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services in clinical chemistry. 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 Federal and State
inspections. Volmetric pipettes and measuring devices shall be certified for
accuracy or be checked by gravimetric, colorimetric, or other verification
procedure. Automatic pipettes and dilutors shall be checked for accuracy and
reproducibility before being placed in service and checked periodically thereafter.
There shall be written procedures for instrument setup and normal operation, a
schedule for checking critical operating characteristics for all instruments,
tolerance limits for acceptable function checks and instructions for major trouble
shooting and repair. Records shall be available on preventive maintenance.
There shall be written procedures for the actions to be taken when systems are out
of acceptable limits or errors are detected. There shall be documentation that
these procedures are followed and that all necessary corrective actions are taken.
There shall also be in place systems to verify all stages of testing and reporting
and documentation that these procedures are followed.
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 Department of Health
and Human Services.
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.
F. The provider must have a procedure manual which includes the principles of each
test, preparation of reagents, standards and controls, calibration procedures,
derivation of results, linearity of methods, sensitivity of the methods, cutoff
values, mechanisms for reporting results, controls, criteria for unacceptable
specimens and results, remedial actions to be taken when the test systems are
outside of acceptable limits, reagents and expiration dates, and references. Copies
of all procedures and dates on which they are in effect shall be maintained as part
of the manual.
G. The provider shall maintain documentation of all aspects of the testing process.
The required documentation shall include personnel files on all individuals
authorized to have access to specimens; chain of custody documents; quality
assurance/quality control records; procedure manuals; all test data (including
calibration curves and any calculations used in determining test results); reports;
performance records on performance testing; performance on certification
inspections; and hard copies of computer -generated data. The provider shall not
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dispose of any such records or documents without receiving written consent from
the City.
H. The provider shall designate a program manager who will be responsible for
program coordination and to provide a single point interface between the
purchaser and the provider on all matters concerning the contract.
SPECIMEN COLLECTION PROCEDURES
(Sworn Miami Police Department Personnel)
I . Specimen collection procedures shall conform to procedures as outlined under the
current SAMHSA Urine Specimen Collection Handbook.
2. For the purpose of a donor's identification, photo identification shall consist of a
City of Miami Police Department photo employee ID badge. When a Police
Department representative is necessary for identification, the collector shall notify
the Police Department's Communications Section, Complaint Sergeant, at (305)
579-3449. The Complaint Sergeant shall notify the donor's commanding officer
who shall immediately respond to the collection site. No other form of
identification shall be acceptable.
3. All screenings will consist of split specimen samples and the appropriate
collection procedures shall apply.
4. In cases wherein a sample or a specimen is suspected of being adulterated or
substituted, the donor shall not be allowed to leave the collection site and the
collector shall notify an Internal Affairs Section Commanding Officer at (305)
579-6461 during normal working hours. For after hours, the collection shall
notify the Communications Section Complaint Sergeant at (305) 579-3449, who
shall immediately notify the on -call Internal Affairs Commanding Officer and the
donor's Commanding Officer. Appropriate procedures for a second collection
shall then be initiated.
5. In instances wherein a donor is unable or unwilling to provide a urine sample, the
procedures under Chapter 7 of the Urine Specimen Collection Handbook, Shy
Bladder Procedure, shall be initiated. Additionally, Internal Affairs shall be
notified as described above.
6. A Medical Review Officer (MRO), provided by this provider, shall review all
results. The MRO shall notify the Internal Affairs Section of all positive results.
7. Substances tested and cutoff concentrations shall be in accordance with current
Federal Standards for Urine Drug Testing Cutoff Concentrations, as specified in
the Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs.
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LABORATORY ANALYSIS PROCEDURES
1. 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 forrn
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.
2. Receiving
Specimen bottles will normally be retained within the laboratory's accession area
until all analyses have been completed. Aliquots and the laboratory's chain of
custody forms shall be used by laboratory personnel for conducting initial and
confirmatory tests.
A. Short -Term Refrigerated Storage
In the event a specimen does not receive an initial test on the day of receipt
it shall be placed in a secure refrigeration unit. The temperature shall not
exceed 6*C. Emergency power equipment shall be available in case of
prolonged power failure.
B. Specimen Processing
The laboratory facility will process specimens by grouping them into
batches except when results are requested on a stat basis. The number of
specimens in each batch may vary significantly depending on the size of
the laboratory and its workload. When conducting either initial or
confirmatory tests, every batch shall contain an appropriate number of
standards for calibrating the instrumentation and a minimum of 10 percent
controls. Both quality control and blind performance test samples shall
appear as ordinary samples to laboratory analysis. The batches shall
include controls certified to contain no drugs.
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3. Initial Test
The initial test shall be performed using an immunoassay method as agreed upon
between the Provider and the City. Initial cutoff levels from the following chart
will be utilized when screening urine specimens:
1) Marijuana Metabolites
(i) Delta-9-Tretrahydrocannabino1-9-
carbolic acid (THC)
2) Cocaine Metabolites
(i) Benzoylecgonine
3) Phencyclidine (PCP)
4) Amphetamines
(i) Amphetamine
(ii) Methamphetamine
5) Opiate Metabolites
(i) Codeine
(ii) Morphine
(iii) 6-acetylmorphine (6-AM)
FOP Members Only
(NG/ML)
Initial
101
50
300
25
1000
2000
GCMS
15
150
25
500
500
(Specimen must also contain
amphetamine at a concentration
greater than or equal to
200 ng/mL.)
2000
2000
(Test for 6-acetylmorphine (6-
AM) in the specimen)
10
(Conduct this test only when
specimen contains morphine at
a concentration greater than or
equal to 2000 ng/mL.)
NOTE: These cutoff levels are subject to revision. The laboratory must be able to
document its performance at a specified cutoff level by the use of quality control
both open and blind.
If a positive initial test result is consistent with prescribed or over the counter
medication listed by an employee or applicant on the City of Miami and/or
Custody and Control Form then that information should be specified on the
toxicology report.
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NOTE: Positive result for FOP members shall be a concentration in excess
of quantity listed.
4. Confirmatory Test
All urine specimens identified as positive on the initial test for applicants
(employment) will be confirmed by gas chromatography -mass spectrometry
(GCMS).
All urine specimens identified as positive on the initial test for current employees
shall be confirmed by (GCMS). All confirmations for cannabinoids and cocaine
metabolites shall be by quantitative analysis. For all other drugs, the confirmatory
test shall detect the confirmed presence of a substance. GCMS confirmation levels
are outlined on page 5-6 for FOP Bargaining Unit members.
For FOP members, any test showing a "positive" result will be confirmed by the
GCMS method or other industry standard method before administrative action is
commenced by testing the second portion of the sample tested.
OTHER
1. Specimen Choice
A. Post Accident/Reasonable Suspicion/Annual Physical
Controlled
Group Alcohol Substances
Fraternal Order Blood Urine
of Police (FOP)
2. Blood Alcohol Testing
Blood Alcohol Testing shall be done upon request. Chain of custody
requirements will be the same as for urine specimen.
All blood alcohol results shall be reported as grams/percent.
Confirmation testing of blood specimens shall be performed utilizing enzymatic
methods of quantitative alcohol measurement approved by Florida's Agency for
Health Care Administration and/or as agreed upon by the City,
3. Testimony
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Personnel involved in the administration of drug screens as required by the City of
Miami or court must testify on behalf of the City in case of a Civil Service hearing
Iawsuit, or similar proceedings, relative to testing procedures and/or chain of
custody. Qualified laboratory personnel must also be available to meet with City
representatives to discuss testimony related to the aforementioned proceedings.
4. Time Requirements
All chemical tests shall be conducted as soon as practical, preferably the same
day. If results are positive, confirmatory test must be started immediately so that
employee can be informed of those results.
5. Storage of Specimen
The lab shall store positive specimens for a minimum of one (1) year, longer upon
request, or if involved in litigation; negative specimens must be stored for a
minimum of five (5) days.
5. Reporting Results
Employment results must, be available within 24 hours of test. Written test
results shall be delivered to the Department of Employee Relations within 24
hours of completion of test (Monday thru Friday). Verbal results should be
released to authorized ' personnel only. Results may be transmitted by various
electronic means.(e.g., facsimile).
All specimens negative on the initial test or negative on the confirmatory test
shall be reported as negative. Only specimens confirmed positive shall be reported
positive for a specific drug.
A monthly statistical summary of drug testing shall be provided to the Department
of Employee Relations. A separate statistical summary shall be provided for
Police drug screens. The summary shall contain the following information:
- Initial Testing:
* Number of specimens received;
* Number of specimens reported out; and
* Number of specimens screened positive for:
• Marijuana Metabolites
Cocaine Metabolites
• Phencyclidine (PCP)
Amphetamines
Opiate Metabolites
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- Confirmatory Testing:
* Number of specimens received for confirmation;
* Number of specimens confirmed positive for:
Marijuana Metabolites
Cocaine Metabolites
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Amphetamines
Opiate Metabolites
7. Special Requirements for Annual Drug Screens {Sworn Personnel -
Police Department).
A. Must be able to test at least 104 officers a month, Monday through
Thursday, and be able to schedule collection site personnel for the day
(8:30 a.rn. - 5:00 p.m.), and midnight shifts (9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.).
Times may vary.
B. All containers must be sterilized and individually packaged.
C. Must secure two (2) samples for testing. The reserved sample shall be
tested.
D. All chemical tests shall be conducted as soon as practical, preferably the
same day.
E. Must test all samples using an initial screening test and confirming all
positives using the Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (G.C.M.S.)
or better testing.
F. The lntemal Affairs Section shall be notified of all positive results
confirmed through GC -MS testing.
G. In all cases where the employee listed use of any medication where the
sample tests positive for the same, lntemal Affairs must be notified
between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. After 4:00 p.m. notification must be made
on the following work day Monday through Friday.
H. All samples which test positive will be kept under Chain of Custody
condition until all Administrative or Judicial proceedings are over.
I. Chain of Custody must be proved by the following means:
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1. Be able to prove the vial or cup was properly labeled with the
officer inscribing his/her name and any other identifying
information as required by the laboratory.
2. Be able to prove that the sample was not tampered with while in
the custody of the lab.
3. Be able to document who received sample, and what happened to
it.
4. Be able to document who tested sample and how the technician
received the sample.
5. Be able to prove samples kept in a secure location.
6. Be able to prove that the test results are of the sample in question.
J. Fax daily, by 8:30 a.m. to the Health Services Unit a list of those
employees who reported for testing on the previous day. The list
should include the employee's name and IBM number and be
faxed to 579-6169.
K. Reporting of Positive Results (Police Department)
The following procedure will be utilized when it becomes necessary to
notify the Miami Police Department that one of its members has tested
positive for drugs. Please notify Sgt. Jesse Kelley of the Internal Affairs
Section. If after ten minutes you have not received a response from Sgt.
Kelley, please continue down the below list.
1. Sgt. Jesse Kelley
Internal Affairs Section
Office: (305) 579-6461 (Tuesday - Friday/0700-1700)
Cellular: (786) 412-0351
Pager: (305) 483-8987
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Internal Affairs Section
Office: (305) 579-6461 (Monday - Friday/0800-1800)
Cellular: (786) 229-5024
Pager: (305) 483-8841
3. Captain Armando Martinez
Internal Affairs Section
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Office: (305) 579-6461 (Monday-Friday/0800-1700)
CeII: (786) 367-7242
(305) 483-5543
A. Drag Testing Custody and Control Form - Miami Police Department Drug
Testing Program
This form will be utilized for FOP bargaining unit members (sworn
personnel in the Police Department) for drug testing. (See Attachment A)
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ATTACHMENT B
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6.9 PRICE PROPOSAL SHEETS (Page 1 of 4)
Part I Services;, Employment Drug Screening Services
Estimated Cost Per Extended
Description Ouantitv Examinationst
A. Collection nullity
Urine specimen collection 500 $included included
with Chain of Custody
Next day delivery to Testing 500 $ n/a $ n/a
Facility with Chain of Custody
B. Drug Testing Facility
Urine Drug Screen (5 drugs) 500
with Chain of Custody
• GCMS Confirmation 50
with Chain of Custody
C. MRO Services
Medical Review Officer
$ included
S included
$ 30.00 $ 15000.00
500 $ included $ included
List any additional charges necessary (if any)
To meet the terms of the contract. $ 0 $ 0
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ATTACHMENT B
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Drug Screening Services RFP 03-060J9
Price Proposal Sheet (Page 2 of 4)
Part II Services; Sworn Fire Drug Screening Services
Estimated Cost Per Extended
Pescrintlon Ouantity Examination Cost
A. Collection Facility
Urine specimen collection 400 $ included $ included
with Chain of Custody
Blood Alcohol Level collection 15 $ 25.00 $ 375.00
with Chain of Custody
Evidential Breath Testing 15 $ $
Next day delivery to Testing 400 $ n/a $ n/a
Facility with Chain of Custody
B. Drug Testing Facility
Urine Drug Screen (9 drugs) 400 $ 30.00 $ 12, 000.00.
with Chain of Custody
Blood Alcohol Level Test 15 $ 25.00 $ 375.00
With Chain of Custody
Evidential Breath Testing 15 $ - $
GCMS Confirmation 50 $ included $ included
With Chain of Custody
Consultation & Testimony 50 hours $ $
C. MRO Services
Medical Review Officer 500 $ inrinded $ •Irrluded
List any additional charges necessary (if any)
to meet the terms of the contract. $
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