HASMADHS001AttHPolicy5200.docx

This is a Policy document from the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) establishing guidelines for Reference Medical Laboratory Services under the Healthcare Ancillary Services Master Agreement (HASMA). The document outlines the operational framework for qualified vendors selected through the Request for Applications (RFA) to provide reference laboratory services on an as-needed basis. The initial application deadline was December 7, 2023, with the solicitation remaining open until DHS's needs are satisfied. The contract structure allows for the establishment of a vendor pool through individual Work Orders executed under the master agreement framework, enabling DHS to access laboratory services flexibly according to demand.

The policy establishes procedural requirements and operational standards for selected vendors performing reference laboratory services. Key provisions address service delivery expectations, quality assurance parameters, and vendor performance standards necessary to support DHS's healthcare operations. The document serves as the governing policy instrument that successful applicants must comply with upon award of a Work Order under HASMA, ensuring standardized service delivery across the vendor pool and protecting the interests of the county healthcare system.