TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Examinations/Physical Agility Testing Services
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider authorizing the General Manager to exercise the second and final one-year option from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with Concentra, CCCMA Occupational Clinic, and Mega Lab Services for drug and alcohol testing, commercial driver license (CDL) medical examinations, and physical agility testing services of prospective and current employees (contracted as Third Party Administration of US Department of Transportation (US DOT) Medical Examinations and Workplace Drug/Alcohol Testing Services).
Staff Contact:
Lynette Little, Director of Civil Rights & Compliance
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
It is the policy of the District to provide a drug and alcohol-free workplace and environment for all employees and patrons. A drug and alcohol-free workplace protects the District's most valuable resources - its employees - as well as the health and safety of the public.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The current fiscal year budget for DOT medical exams and employee drug and alcohol testing is $217,500. Actual expenditures may vary depending on the number of exams and tests completed.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The District currently has three (3) contracted vendors (Concentra, CCCMA Occupational Clinic, and UNIF/Mega Lab Services) that serve as Third-Party Administrators of the District's U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Medical Examinations and Workplace Drug/Alcohol Testing Services for drug and alcohol testing, commercial driver license (CDL) medical examinations, and physical agility testing services of prospective and current employees. In addition to these three (3) contractors, the District ...
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