7-1. SOQ-215-25 Scope of Work.pdf

Boulder County Human Resources 1325 Pearl Street

Boulder, CO 80302

SOLICITATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

PURPOSE/BACKGROUND

Boulder County seeks qualified vendors to provide mobile alcohol and drug testing services in support of employee relations matters, including but not limited to reasonable suspicion incidents, post-accident testing, and compliance with county policies. These services are critical to maintaining a safe, productive, and policy-compliant workplace.

The selected vendor(s) will be expected to provide timely, professional, and confidential testing services on an as-needed basis, with the ability to respond rapidly to incidents across Boulder County facilities. This Scope of Work outlines the expectations, qualifications, and service requirements for vendors interested in contracting with Boulder County Human Resources.

QUESTIONS

All inquiries regarding this SOQ should be submitted via Euna/Bonfire (Boulder County procurement system) by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, October 31st, 2025.

Submittals shall be made via Bonfire or before 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, November 14th, 2025.

All SOQs must be received by the above due date and time. Sole responsibility rests with the proposer to see that their SOQ response is timely submitted.

Boulder County reserves the right to reject any and all responses that do not meet the specifications, to waive irregularities it deems immaterial, and to accept the proposal(s) that, in its opinion, is in the best interest of Boulder County.

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SPECIFICATIONS

The selected vendor will be responsible for the following:

Mobile Testing Services

• Provide on-site alcohol and drug testing at Boulder County facilities or other designated locations surrounding Boulder County. May include residential locations.

• Ensure availability for rapid deployment, including same-day response to reasonable suspicion or post-incident requests.

• Offer 24/7 availability or clearly defined service hours with emergency response options.

Testing Protocols

• Conduct testing in accordance with federal and state regulations, including

• Department of Transportation (DOT) standards where applicable.

• Utilize certified laboratories and trained collection personnel.

• Maintain chain-of-custody procedures and ensure secure handling of all specimens.

Confidentiality and Compliance

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all testing results and employee information.

• Comply with Boulder County’s Personnel and Policy Manual and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Provide documentation and reports to designated HR representatives in a secure and timely manner.

Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate directly with Boulder County Human Resources and/or designated department contacts.

• Provide confirmation of service requests within 1 hour and estimated arrival time for mobile units.

• Submit written reports of findings within 24 hours of test completion.

Training and Expertise

• Ensure all personnel are trained in trauma-informed practices and cultural responsiveness.

• Demonstrate experience working in public sector or unionized environments is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed and certified to perform alcohol and drug testing in the State of Colorado.

• Demonstrated experience providing mobile testing services for public or private employers.

• Ability to respond to testing requests within 1 hour of notification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with government agencies or in unionized environments.

• Availability for 24/7 emergency response.

• Bilingual staff or access to interpretation services.

REQUIRED SUBMISSION MATERIALS

• Company profile and description of services.

• Documentation of certifications and licenses.

• Proposed pricing structure, including any emergency or after-hours rates.

• Resume or qualifications of key personnel.

• Description of confidentiality protocols and chain-of-custody procedures.

• Certificate of Insurance demonstrating required insurance coverages.