EVALUATION_CRITERIA.docx
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- Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Citywide State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 2026-RFP-072
- Issued by
- Polk County, Florida
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This Evaluation Criteria document pertains to the City of Lakeland's Drug and Alcohol Testing Services solicitation, which will be available citywide for all City departments and work locations. The City seeks a qualified firm to provide comprehensive drug and alcohol screening services in compliance with the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Act, including DOT and Non-DOT drug screens, DOT and Non-DOT alcohol testing, on-site after-hours testing, on-site random testing, and random selection process administration. The contract may also be utilized by other qualified public agencies throughout the State of Florida under the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969. The evaluation process will not be limited to price alone, with selection based on the "best value to the City" as determined by the selection committee in the City's sole discretion.
The evaluation criteria emphasize the importance of selecting a reliable and qualified firm with demonstrated knowledge of all applicable federal, state, local, and City laws and practices. The City will conduct reference checks to help determine the most suitable proposer. The awarded firm must adhere to the City's "Drug-Free Workplace & Mandatory Testing Policy." While specific pricing terms, response dates, due dates, and contract duration are not detailed in this evaluation criteria document, the solicitation indicates that proposals will be evaluated on overall value rather than cost considerations alone.
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| Indemnification_2026_Contractor_-_FDOT.docx | DOCX document | |
| References.docx | DOCX document | |
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
Evaluation of the proposals will be based on the competitive selection process in which the evaluation of proposals will not be limited to price alone. The selection of a Proposer with whom to contract shall be based on the “best value to the City”. Best value means the overall value to the City, in the City's sole discretion. The Procurement Official, after considering the recommendation of the selection committee, if applicable, shall select the proposals that will provide the best value to the city.
Following are the qualification criteria to be utilized in ranking qualified proposers for best value:
Category Maximum Points Category
| 30 |
| Qualifications, Experience and Licenses (TAB 2) |
• MRO and Firm’s qualifications, experience and licenses.
• Prior experience in providing evidence based best practices for drug and alcohol testing services similar in scope and nature stated in this RFP.
• Experience in working with and coordinating with City Staff for services related to drug and alcohol testing.
• Firm’s experience providing services for agencies with more than 1,800 employees
• Resumes of key personnel demonstrating knowledge, skills and professional licenses and certifications to providing the requested services of this RFP.
References (TAB 5)
• References
| 30 |
| Understanding and Approach (TAB 3) |
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local and city laws and practices.
• Knowledge and experience with professional, confidential, and legally compliant pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, steroid testing and medical review services.
• Knowledge and experience in understanding the importance of 24-hour turnaround time for results, transportation of sample, Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) Confirmation, Chain of Custody Forms and medical review of services
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and cooperatively with City staff; past performance with the City, and others (if applicable).
| 20 |
| Capacity (TAB 4) |
• Capacity to mobilize and perform the required services of this RFP.
• Available personnel and equipment.
• 24 hour on call availability, including holidays.
• 24-hour turnaround time.
• Continuous training of Firm’s Staff and MRO
• Insurance.
| 20 |
| Fee Structure (TAB 5) |
| 100 |
| TOTAL POINTS |
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