25-04 RFQ Alcohol & Drug Substance Testing

Larimer County Department of Human Services, specifically the Division of Children, Youth, and Family Services, is seeking qualified vendors through a Request for Quotation (RFQ #25-04) to provide professional laboratory alcohol and drug substance testing services. The procurement is targeting vendors capable of conducting comprehensive substance testing for current clients, with an anticipated monthly volume of approximately 400 client tests. Required testing panels will cover a wide range of substances including amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, fentanyl, PCP, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, THC, and ethanol. Vendors must possess a minimum of three years of experience testing clients within child welfare and child protection systems, maintain good standing with the State of Colorado, and not be suspended or debarred from federal government business. The RFQ will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system across four criteria: Experience & Qualifications (30 points), Procedures & Policies (30 points), Collaboration (20 points), and Pricing (20 points). Key procurement dates include a question deadline of August 29, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of September 12, 2025, with the anticipated contract period running from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and the possibility of one optional one-year renewal.

The RFQ does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System and require a Certificate of Insurance and compliance with federal funding requirements. Vendors will need to complete a comprehensive application packet including certification forms, a detailed narrative, debarment certification, insurance attestation, and a DORA Attestation Agreement. The county anticipates spending approximately $125,000 annually on these testing services, with the cost proposal expected to be a fee-for-service rate inclusive of all administrative and overhead costs. Vendors must provide detailed information about their organizational structure, staff diversity, licensing, professional credentials, service delivery approach, and monitoring methodologies. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the RFQ suggests the county is seeking a flexible testing solution that can accommodate diverse client screening needs across various specimen types including urine, hair, oral, and breath tests.