UNSPSC 85131706: Pathology research services

In this classification, this commodity consists of comprehensive services required to be a pathology research service

UNSPSC 85131706 Pathology research services (Commodity) covers medical evaluation, examination, and record review services that state and local governments procure to support occupational health programs, disability benefit determinations, and employee health surveillance. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers contracting for independent medical evaluations, occupational medical examinations, medical record summarization, and disability assessment services delivered by licensed physicians and medical professionals. The work spans occupational medicine, psychiatric evaluation, and disability-benefit medical determinations tied to public safety retirement systems and transit authority employee health programs.

Issuing bodies include state transportation departments, county retirement and human resources offices, city retirement boards, health systems, and transit authorities. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority, Washington State Department of Transportation, City of Phoenix, Santa Clara County Health System, Collier County, and Illinois Department of Public Health all appear in recent activity. Representative recent opportunities include Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority's RFQ for Medical Review Officer services (due October 5, 2026), the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for disability medical record summary preparation and independent medical examination scheduling (due October 16, 2026, $750,000 over five years), and Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations with occupational medicine physician supervision required (due October 9, 2026, pre-bid conference August 31, 2026). Activity concentrates in Washington, Arizona, Texas, California, and Florida, with federal-state partnerships also present.