6100018584 Random and Post Accident Drug Testing for Police & Fire Departments

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The City of San Antonio has two (2) Collective Bargaining (CBA) agreements addressing drug testing. One agreement is with the SAFD and the other is for the SAPD. Mandatory drug testing for all Fire Fighters is reflected in Article 29 and Article 35 for all Police Officers of their respective collective bargaining agreements. Uniform personnel shall be definedr as anyone who has been hired in substantial compliance with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code; this shall include the Fire Chief with the SAFD and the Chief of Police with the SAPD.

Date Issued: November 13, 2024 Due Date & Time: January 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Central Time

Pre-Submittal Conference will be held at 1:30 p.m., Central Time, on November 20, 2024 via WebEx call-in only. Attendance at the Pre-Submittal Conference is optional, but highly encouraged. Respondents may call the toll-free number listed here and enter access code to participate the day of the conference. Toll Free Dial-In Number: 1-415-655-0001, Access Code: 2630 718 2537 and Password: i3bZwhFgr73.

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