26ITB1580280B-PS Alcohol & Drug Substance Abuse Testing Services

Fulton County, Georgia's Department of Purchasing and Contract Compliance is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive alcohol and drug substance abuse testing services to support the Fulton County Police Department and Sheriff's Office. The procurement seeks qualified bidders to provide drug testing laboratory services, specifically pre-employment sworn physical examinations and civilian pre-employment drug screening utilizing a 10-panel non-DOT collection methodology, with estimated annual quantities of 250 pre-employment sworn physical examinations and 250 civilian drug screens. Bidders must be SAMHSA-certified or HHS-certified for drug abuse testing and must submit current certification letters along with the previous four quarterly inspection reports with their bids, in addition to maintaining professional licensing certification. The evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with award made to the most qualified bidder meeting all technical and financial requirements. Key deadlines include a pre-bid conference scheduled for March 18, 2026, via Zoom at 10:00 AM, sealed bids due electronically via BidNet Direct on April 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and public bid opening the same day at 11:00 AM via web conference. The contract term begins on the execution date and extends through December 31, 2026, with two optional one-year renewal terms available for 2027 and 2028, subject to Board of Commissioners approval, with award notification expected within sixty days of bid opening.

Bidders must comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements, including E-Verify registration, and must register as vendors with BidNet Direct at no cost. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, professional liability coverage of $1,000,000, cyber liability coverage of $2,000,000, and umbrella coverage, with Fulton County listed as additional insured on all applicable policies. The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or current contractors, nor does it reference specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology systems. No budget range or estimated award value is specified in the available documentation. All contract documents, general conditions, insurance provisions, and non-discrimination requirements must be acknowledged and accepted by bidders; failure to comply may result in bid rejection or contract default. For additional information, interested parties should contact Phyllis Stewart, the purchasing contact, at (404) 612-4215 or phyllis.stewart@fultoncountyga.gov.