Phlebotomy Services

The City of Mesa awarded a three‑year, firm‑fixed‑price contract for comprehensive phlebotomy services to support its Police Department’s investigative and traffic enforcement needs. The contractor must provide 24/7 on‑call technicians, meet rapid response times (1 hour within Mesa, 90 minutes within the Phoenix metro), and handle blood draws, urine‑sample witnessing, exposure draws, sample transport, and court testimony. All costs are to be included in a fixed annual price, with no separate fuel or surcharge allowances, and the vendor must maintain required insurance, licensing, and background‑check compliance. • Scope: Blood‑draw and related forensic sampling for police investigations, 24/7 availability, rapid response, and optional court testimony. • Award: Desert Testing Service, LLC at $157,000 per year, base period July 1 2024 – June 30 2027, with up to two one‑year renewals. • Requirements: Arizona‑licensed/phlebotomy‑certified technicians, $1 M insurance limits, background checks, and full compliance with City procurement rules.