Blanket purchase order for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for drug…

The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has awarded contract C77A07 to CARE, Inc. for the provision of drug testing and screening services for clients. The contract, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, establishes a blanket purchase order arrangement with a total estimated value of $1,500.00. CARE, Inc. will provide non-client urinalysis testing services on a fee-for-service basis, with the primary nine-panel test (R53 or R77) charged at $40 per specimen. The contract encompasses an estimated 1,500 individual test specimens during the fiscal year 2026-2027 period.

The pricing structure includes tiered fees for specialized testing panels beyond the standard nine-panel screening, ranging from $20 to $60 per specimen depending on the test code and complexity. Additional tests not enumerated in the contract terms will be charged at rates comparable to those specified, according to CARE, Inc.'s established fee schedule. The contract establishes the framework for ongoing drug screening support to the Department of Children and Families' client population throughout the one-year performance period.