TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Drug and Alcohol Testing, Medical Examinations and Physical Agility Testing Services
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider authorizing the General Manager to exercise a one-year option from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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.
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 this agency'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 currently $153,258. Actual expenditures vary depending on the number of exams and tests actually completed.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The DOT and FTA require all prospective and current employees in safety-sensitive job classifications to pass regulated pre-employment alcohol and drug tests, submit to the mandated testing mentioned above and pass the DOT medical examinations to continue working in or when transferring into safety-sensitive job classifications. In addition, the District is required to conduct physical agility testing for job classifications requiring manual lift tests, pulmonary function tests and respirator fit tests to determine if a person will be able to perform the physical requirements indicated in the District's job specifications.
The Board approved the award...
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