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Change Order to Fund RTA's Drug and Alcohol Program
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DESCRIPTION: Change Order to fund RTA's Drug and Alcohol Program to ensure continuous services in compliance with FTA Drug and Alcohol regulations
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ACTION REQUEST:
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RECOMMENDATION:
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To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to amend RTA's contract with Innovative Risk Management Services to maintain the agency's Drug and Alcohol Program in compliance with FTA Drug and Alcohol regulations.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is dedicated to maintaining a workplace environment free from the effects of illegal drugs or alcohol to protect the health and safety of our employees, citizens and visitors. In meeting this goal, the Board adopted the Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy (HC23) in 2021.
The RTA has maintained a successful drug and alcohol testing program that is compliant with FTA's requirements. However, demand for testing is beginning to fluctuate and service rates are rising. Operating incidents, staffing changes, and other regulatory requirements have caused a significant shift in testing volumes and associated costs compared to the previous year with an average of $125,000 and higher for the agency. Staff is requesting authorization to amend RTA's contract with Innovative Risk Management Services, its current Drug and Alcohol services provider under RFP # 2024-19, to increase the agreement value to the initial two-year value, to $155,000 per year.
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DISCUSSION:
Last year, the RTA entered into an agreement with Innovative Risk Management Services to provide drug and alcohol testing services. The contract amount was $95,000 for a contract term of two years. When the Board of Commissioners was unable to meet to consider the request, the CEO authorized $95,000 for the first year of the contract. This action was necessary to...
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