Opening of Bids - WWTP Electrical Improvements Proj No 117-132 - J. Ranck Electric Inc

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advise the DER that the test could not be completed. The DER will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the test is conducted at another testing site as soon as possible. If the Company or its service agent administering the testing process becomes aware of a correctable flaw that has not been corrected, all practicable action will be taken to correct the problem so that the test is not cancelled. If the problem resulted from the omission of required information, the person responsible for providing the information must supply in writing the missing information and a signed statement that it is true and accurate. If the problem is the use of a non -DOT form, the technician must, as the person responsible for the use of the incorrect form, certify in writing that the Incorrect form contains all the Information needed for a valid DOT alcohol test. The technician must also provide a signed statement that the incorrect form was used Inadvertently or as the only means of conducting a test, in circumstances beyond the technician's control, and the steps the technician leas taken to prevent future use of non -DOT forms for DOT tests. The technician must supply this information on the same business day on which the collector was notified of the problem, transmitting it by fax, e-mail or courier. If the technician cannot correct the problem, the technician must cancel the test. 1. Substance Abuse Professional Compliance. The Company will fditow the requirements of Part 40 for Its Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) obligations. A full description of the SAP requirements Is in Part 40, Subpart O ("Substance Abuse Professionals and the Return -to -Duty Process ).. Quaiiflcati+ons.99 The Company will refer employees only to SAP's who have the credentials, basic knowledge, and qualification training, including fulfilling obligations for continuing education courses, for DOT violations. The SAP will not be an advocate for the Company or the employee. The SAP's function is to protect the public interest in safety by professionally evaluating the employee and recommending appropriate education/treatment, follow-up tests, and aftercare. SAP Referral.90 The Company will provide to each employee who violates a DOT drug and alcohol regulation a listing of SAP's readily available to the employee and acceptable to the Company. The list will include SAP names, addresses, and telephone numbers. There will not be a charge to the employee for compiling or providing this list. The Company may use its C/TPA or other service agent to provide this information. Any covered employee who has violated DOT drug and alcohol regulations cannot again perform any DOT safety -sensitive duties for this Company until and unless the employee successfully completes the SAP evaluation, referral, and education/treatment process. Payment. The Company is not required to pay for a SAP evaluation or any subsequent recommended education or treatment for an employee who has violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation. Company,! Regspy�ryonsibilit�yy, . The Company ipsp only safety -sensitive DOT to ensurethatIftheemployee is prided an opportunity to return to a DOT safety-sel f itiMe duty.. following a violation, that the Company ensure that the employee receives an evaluation by a. SAP meeting the requirements of Part 40 and that the employee successfully complies with the SAP's evaluation recommendations before returning to the safety -sensitive job. Even if a SAP believes that the employee is ready to return to safety -sensitive work, the Company is under no obligation to return the employee to work. Under the DOT regulations, hiring and reinstatement decisions are left to the employer. The DOT leaves all payment issues for SAP evaluations and services to the Company and the employee to resolve. SAP Process . The SAP will make a face-to-face clinical assessment and evaluation to determine what assistance is needed by the employee to resolve problems associated with alcohol and/or drug use. The SAP will refer the employee to an appropriate education and/or treatment program. At the completion of the education and/or treatment, the SAP will conduct a face-to-face follow-up evaluation to determine If the employee actively participated in the education and/or treatment program and demonstrated successful compliance with the initial assessment and evaluation recommendations. Reports will be provided to the Company on both the initial requirements and the outcome of the follow-up evaluation. The report will be specific and will Include all of the Part 40 requirements of a written SAP report, The SAP will provide the DER with a written follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing plan for the employee and, if deemed necessary, will also provide the J. RANCK ELECTRIC, INC. PHMSA DRUG/ALCOHOL PLAN NATIONAL COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICE, INC. INCMS) - 2010 31