Accountability Courts Drug and Alcohol Screen Confirmations

Fulton County's Juvenile Accountability Court Programs is seeking a drug testing confirmation services vendor through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25ITB1391214A-KM. The procurement focuses on comprehensive drug and alcohol screening confirmation services for juvenile accountability programs, with an estimated annual requirement of 250 tests. Bidders must be SAMHSA-certified and capable of providing comprehensive screening for substances including synthetic cannabinoids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiates. The vendor will be responsible for collecting urine samples twice weekly from the Juvenile Court, maintaining chain of custody documentation, and delivering electronic test results within 3-5 days. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid conference scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. via web conference, with final bids due on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. The contract will have an initial term from execution through June 30, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewal terms, contingent upon annual appropriations and County Board of Commissioners approval.

The solicitation requires bidders to submit a bid bond for 5% of their total bid amount and will be expected to provide performance and payment bonds if awarded the contract. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must meet stringent certification requirements, particularly SAMHSA certification. The total contract value is not definitively stated, but the annual testing volume of 250 tests suggests a moderate-scale procurement. Bidders will be expected to price their services on a per-test basis, with comprehensive screening capabilities across multiple substance categories. The contract appears designed to support the Fulton County Juvenile Court's accountability programs by providing reliable, timely, and accurate drug and alcohol screening confirmation services. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities, certification credentials, and a robust testing infrastructure to meet the county's specific requirements.