Authorize a one-year extension to a service price agreement for toxicology laboratory analysis, drug testing, urine s...

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2026-0108 Authorize a one-year extension to a service price agreement for toxicology laboratory analysis, drug testing, urine specimens, and related supplies and services, for the Dallas County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (DCCSCD), for the period of February 16, 2026 through February 15, 2027, with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., through Sourcewell contract No. 011222-RTL, authorized by Chapter 271, section 271.102 (a)(c) of the Texas Local Government Code - Estimated amount $710,000.00 On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: January 20, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: 200.12800.9440.62225.40145.0000 Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby Authorize a one-year extension to a service price agreement for toxicology laboratory analysis, drug testing, urine specimens, and related supplies and services, for the Dallas County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (DCCSCD), for the period of February 16, 2026 through February 15, 2027, with Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., through Sourcewell contract No. 011222-RTL, authorized by Chapter 271, section 271.102 (a)(c) of the Texas Local Government Code - Estimated amount $710,000.00 Done in open Court January 20, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.