Alcohol_Testing_Svs_RFSQ.pdf

This is a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) issued by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner (DMEC), for as-needed alcohol testing services. The DMEC requires qualified contractors to perform alcohol testing on specimens recovered during autopsy from decedents to determine manner and cause of death in accordance with California Government Code Section 27491. Contractors selected through this RFSQ will form a pool of eligible vendors available to perform testing services on an as-needed basis. Qualified contractors must be duly licensed and certified by the State of California and demonstrate substantial experience meeting the DMEC's professional standards. Selected contractors may be required to appear and testify in court regarding their assigned cases. This is a qualification-based selection process designed to establish a roster of pre-qualified vendors rather than a competitive bid for a single contract award.

The RFSQ does not establish a specific contract term, pricing structure, or guaranteed volume of work. Instead, it creates a standing pool of qualified contractors who will be called upon as needed to perform testing services. Contractors must maintain current California licenses and certifications throughout their participation in the program. There are no set-asides, incumbent protections, or specific funding allocations mentioned in the solicitation, as compensation will be determined on a per-case basis as work is assigned to qualified vendors from the eligible contractor pool.