24RFP144589C-JH Toxicology Services

Fulton County, Georgia is seeking proposals from qualified laboratories to provide Forensic Postmortem Toxicology Testing services for the Fulton Medical Examiner's Office. The successful proposer will be required to provide a comprehensive suite of postmortem toxicology testing capabilities, including initial screening, confirmation testing, and detailed analysis and reporting. Key requirements include accreditation by a recognized forensic accreditation body, qualified and credentialed key personnel, strict turnaround time and reporting standards, and secure record retention. Proposals are due by October 31, 2024 at 11:00 A.M., with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 17, 2024. The contract will be awarded for an initial one-year term, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Evaluation criteria include cost, which will receive 10 points, as well as technical qualifications, experience, and capacity. Local preference and service-disabled veteran preference will also be considered.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent information is provided, and the source of funding for the contract is not specified. The RFP does not provide a specific budget range, but states that the lowest cost proposal will receive the full 10 points allocated for cost in the evaluation criteria.