Title
ADD-ON - Laboratory Services On-Site Testing Agreement (Ordinance S-46646)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Sonora Quest Laboratories, LLC to provide on-site laboratory testing.
Report
Summary
Sonora Quest Laboratories, LLC (SQL) is offering to conduct sample collection and testing for the COVID-19 virus at Steele Indian School Park in partnership with the City of Phoenix. This site is recommended due to its central location and proximity to transit and the Light Rail. This location will serve residents in their vehicles as well as walk-up customers.
The initial COVID-19 testing event is targeted for May 23, 2020. Subsequent events will be scheduled on a weekly basis based on the collective participant demand for testing as determined by consensus between SQL and the City. This partnership may be immediately cancelled for convenience by either the City or SQL.
The City of Phoenix will provide access to the park, traffic management, use of shade canopies and tables, event publicity, and site security. The proposed agreement will allow SQL to gather samples for processing and handle all interactions with the participants including: participation registration, insurance billing, sample collection, and results notification. Costs to the resident for the testing are expected to be billed to the resident's qualifying insurance. Alternatively, SQL has federal funds identified that may cover the cost of the collection and testing for participants without eligible health insurance.
Contract Term
This agreement will begin on or about May 20, 2020, and will continue 30 days after the date of testing events as set forth in the agreement.
Financial Impact
This testing will use resources of the Parks and Recreation, Police, and Public Works departments and will be allocated to the COVID-19 cost center.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr., Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Toni Maccarone, and the Parks and Recreation, Police and Public Works departments.